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title: "STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18"
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# STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f8f42d2-0035-4e78-8206-6d1d2cf27713

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "STA-0098 DFE/NCT/003 NCT Logistics Services 2017-18" was conducted by the Department For Education, with a focus on courier services for delivering Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, and Phonics Screening Check materials to schools across the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide Ltd, is valued at £600,000 and was initiated under a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 27 January 2017 and concluded on 31 August 2018, following an initial term that was extended from the original end date of 31 August 2017. The tender period ended on 20 January 2017.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in courier and logistics services, particularly those with capabilities in managing large-volume, tracked deliveries to educational institutions. Companies with expertise in same-day delivery options may find a competitive edge, especially those capable of handling urgent requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they often possess the agility and customer service focus that can cater effectively to the needs of clients in the education sector.

## Notice

The primary purpose of this contract is the provision of tracked and traced overnight courier services for the delivery of consignments of Key stage 1, key stage 2 and Phonics Screening Check materials to schools for the annual national curriculum assessments. The courier must work with the STA's collation supplier to plan the collection of the consignments and ensure each batch is delivered within its nominated delivery week without loss or damage. There will be in the region of 31k cartons to deliver to 16k schools for Key stage 1, 37k cartons to deliver to 15.5k schools for Key stage 2, and around 16.5k carton to deliver to 16k schools for the Phonics Screening Check. The supplier must also be able to provide a same day delivery service to support short notice deliveries to Key stage 2 schools. Additional information: The initial term was to 31/08/2017 but the option to extend was taken so the effective end date is 31/08/2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388bb4fe-f24a-4554-b4f3-6493891fdd91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2018 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388bb4fe-f24a-4554-b4f3-6493891fdd91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/388bb4fe-f24a-4554-b4f3-6493891fdd91
  2nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13d34283-80a9-4f7d-afe0-2bf8e122987d
  Variation letter

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