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title: "Contract Extension/ Variation - Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-06"
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published: "2020-11-27"
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# Contract Extension/ Variation - Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-06

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c25ec432-1f4a-44d7-83f6-11650151610d

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a contract extension and variation for the "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-06" project, classified under education and training services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, has a total contract value of £567,080 and covers a contract period from November 21, 2019, to September 30, 2021. This contract aligns with services needed across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The previous tender period ended on September 25, 2019, and the updated award notice was published on November 26, 2020.

This opportunity presents an advantageous landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their business. Given the focus on education and training services, businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can adapt to the current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, would be well-suited to compete. Companies with innovative solutions or methodologies related to trialling and sampling could particularly benefit from engaging in this contract, fostering potential growth and collaborations within the educational sector.

## Notice

This notice provides updated contract information (value & expiry date) and replaces the original award notice published on 17/04/2020 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5397880a-e23d-47f9-999d-9e195151f379?origin=SearchResults&p=1. The call off contract has been extended and varied in response to Covid19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £567,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £567,080 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda
- 26 Nov 2020 at 12:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda
- 26 Nov 2020 at 12:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda
- 26 Nov 2020 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7962b861-0dc7-4b2a-95d9-2c7b97bf2cda
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5397880a-e23d-47f9-999d-9e195151f379?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Provenance

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