---
title: "STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - con_5357 - contract extension/ variation"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2024-02-28"
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# STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - con_5357 - contract extension/ variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ec0ab8-00e4-4d63-9769-ced6808eb75b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - con_5357 to National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The contract extension/variation for education and training services is valued at £17,730,860.85. The contract period runs from April 19, 2018, to August 31, 2025. The tender was conducted through an open procedure (above threshold) with a tender period ending on January 31, 2018. The Department's address is Sanctuary Buildings, 20, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT, England.

This procurement opportunity created by the Department for Education is suited for businesses interested in providing education and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The contract values and extended delivery period provide a stable opportunity for growth and collaboration within the education sector. Businesses located in the United Kingdom or other specified regions can participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Department has extend the contract to allow for an additional year of delivery. The overall value of the agreement has increased to accommodate the extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2dc52c0-9303-4edc-9a9a-e7d3c12e142c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,730,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,730,860 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2dc52c0-9303-4edc-9a9a-e7d3c12e142c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2dc52c0-9303-4edc-9a9a-e7d3c12e142c
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4584afd-e244-411b-ba1c-0e1ecf43a304
  n/a

## Provenance

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