--- title: "Trialling Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Trialling Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b88990d7-63fd-4d95-8727-c133e2d4312f.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Trialling Framework," which falls under the category of education and training services. This initiative is based in Coventry, England, specifically at 53-55 Butts Road, Earlsdon Park, CV1 3BH. The framework is set to be established by mid-2018 and will operate for a maximum of four years. A Supplier Briefing event is scheduled for 24th January 2018 from 14:00 to 16:00, providing prospective suppliers with an opportunity to engage and learn more about the requirements. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and assessment services, particularly those capable of conducting trials and sampling exercises. Companies interested in this framework should prepare to demonstrate their expertise in providing assessment related services to the Department for Education. The engagement during the Supplier Briefing event will allow potential bidders to directly interact with the buying organisation, increasing their chances of securing a contract within this significant procurement process. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for further information. STA wish to re-establish a Trialling and Sampling Framework to carry out trials and sampling exercises for a range of DfE assessments. The new framework will be established by mid-2018 and will operate for a maximum of four years. Additional information: The Department is planning to hold a Supplier Briefing event in order to engage with potential suppliers of the services subject to tender. This event is to take place STA, Earlsdon Park, 53-55 Butts Road, Coventry CV1 3BH on 24th January 14:00 - 16:00. If you are a supplier interested in attending please send an email expressing your interest and providing your contact details to james.heathcote@education.gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk along with a brief overview of your organisation and specific interest in this requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba38ec-4436-4327-9b67-268f3fb5b81d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Jan 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 10:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba38ec-4436-4327-9b67-268f3fb5b81d - 19 Dec 2017 at 14:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba38ec-4436-4327-9b67-268f3fb5b81d - 13 Dec 2017 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba38ec-4436-4327-9b67-268f3fb5b81d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eba38ec-4436-4327-9b67-268f3fb5b81d 10th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1fc4bcf8-61f8-4429-9ca1-69007408996c Description and further information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe710fae-f0f1-48ca-b2de-d7a300666578 Description and further information revised 19th December 2017 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07364020-d53e-4a22-b753-78cdc3e8391f Draft specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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