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title: "Trialling Framework STA 0166-02"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af2d71f1-c738-481e-83f8-e9560072957f"
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# Trialling Framework STA 0166-02

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af2d71f1-c738-481e-83f8-e9560072957f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Trialling Framework STA 0166-02", conducted by the Department for Education, focused on education and training services in the UK. This selective tender aimed to manage Trials and Sampling assessments and had a contract value of £1,239,254. The tender period closed on 19th September 2018, with the contract commencing from 21st November 2018 and concluding on 30th September 2019. The Department for Education, based in Coventry, was the buyer, and they invited suppliers who were part of the framework to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services and assessments. Businesses that are adept in managing trial administration or have experience with key stage assessments in English and Science would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. By engaging in this procurement process, suppliers can expand their portfolios and build relationships within the education sector, potentially leading to long-term contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Suppliers successfully joined DfE/STA's via a Supplier framework (STA0166 Trialling Framework) to ensure that Trials and Sampling assessments were managed successfully. Suppliers on this framework were invited to bid for work; to complete KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading and Science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c686e048-4021-4625-bfcb-f4ac3b7fa780 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,239,254 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2019 at 11:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c686e048-4021-4625-bfcb-f4ac3b7fa780
- 27 Mar 2019 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c686e048-4021-4625-bfcb-f4ac3b7fa780

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c686e048-4021-4625-bfcb-f4ac3b7fa780
  27th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75d8d650-2614-4ef3-add6-2cb343cf5d1f
  Contract

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