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title: "STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b9e6a948-3348-4470-a666-3990f441b916"
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# STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9e6a948-3348-4470-a666-3990f441b916

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## Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education (DfE), initiated the tender process for the contract titled "STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015," focusing on courier services. This procurement, which is now complete, had an estimated contract value of £1,034,000 and covered the production, collation, and distribution of National Curriculum Assessment test materials to schools across the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The awarding of this contract occurred on 28th November 2014, and the contract period spanned from 1st December 2014 to 31st July 2015, classified under the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in logistics, packaging, and fulfilment services, particularly those with experience in educational materials or similar courier operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this chance to expand their capabilities by participating in future similar tenders, given the potential for scale provided by large contracts like this one. Suppliers that can assure efficient delivery and handling of sensitive educational materials may find themselves well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurement processes in this sector.

## 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 all elements of producing the test materials (e.g. sourcing paper, production proofing, manufacture and delivery) and the collation services to prepare consignments for despatch (e.g. sourcing all packaging and peripherals, fulfilment processes, despatch planning, data processing, and helpdesk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a752c6a1-2164-4897-aa85-48625326f578 |
| 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 | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2014 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2014 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2014 - 31 Jul 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,034,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,034,000 |
| 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 | WILLIAMS LEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a752c6a1-2164-4897-aa85-48625326f578

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a752c6a1-2164-4897-aa85-48625326f578
  29th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0e4def1-c644-4ea4-98aa-80b9b9d84824
  Enabling agreement

## Provenance

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