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title: "Seasonal Courier Services - KS1 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ae961d50-2caa-4c03-84c4-c9a8406955c4"
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published: "2018-05-30"
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# Seasonal Courier Services - KS1 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae961d50-2caa-4c03-84c4-c9a8406955c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking seasonal courier services for logistics related to the delivery of Key Stage 1 test materials from October 13 to October 16. This contract, valued at £253,000, falls under the courier services category and is part of a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award notice was published on May 30, 2018, and the related contract period spans from October 16, 2013, to October 31, 2016.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for logistics and courier service providers, especially those with experience in educational sectors or similar government contracts. Businesses, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in logistics, distribution, and supply chain management would be well-positioned to take advantage of similar future opportunities within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), manages the live administration of the annual National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) phonics screening check (PSC) and end-of-key stage 1 (KS1) and end-of-key stage 2 (KS2) tests (collectively known as the 'annual NCA Test Cycle'), a key aspect of which is the production, collation and distribution of NCA test materials to participating schools. This contract covers logistics services to despatch KS1 test materials to schools

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25301f38-1781-4958-a9c7-9984c10e72b0 |
| 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 | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2013 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £253,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,000 |
| 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

- 30 May 2018 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25301f38-1781-4958-a9c7-9984c10e72b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25301f38-1781-4958-a9c7-9984c10e72b0
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49a70e07-3671-497e-aa4c-b05a66187ac6
  Contract

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