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title: "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97e5c923-2d0f-4986-9934-7975f5616f15"
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# 2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97e5c923-2d0f-4986-9934-7975f5616f15

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, seeking suppliers for the delivery of the "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration". This contract, classified under education and training services, is located in the United Kingdom and was awarded on 9 September 2019, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 23 September 2019 to 30 November 2020, with a tender period that ended on 5 August 2019. The total contract value is £2,131,382.37.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involving test administration, printing, collating, and distribution. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with existing capabilities in educational testing or research services. There is potential for growth for companies like NFER (National Foundation for Education Research), which can leverage their experience in the education sector to further enhance their offerings through this contract.

## Notice

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) and the Technical Pre-test (TPT) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2020. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The purpose of the SST is to estimate national performance in science at the end of KS2, with respect to the KS2 programme of study for science. The purpose of the TPT is to provide data on the performance of all items included in the trial test papers, in order to inform future SST construction. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to: - Natalie.downing@education.gov.uk or KS2Science.SAMPLING@education.gov.uk Contract awarded: 9 September 2019 via a call off from Trialling Framework STA 0166

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,131,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,131,382 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2019 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4
  22nd November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99e9104e-4905-492e-923f-01bcad60a15e
  Invitation to Quote (ITQ)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3832e433-83fd-4086-88d8-bcedab0a3143
  Clarification Questions

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