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title: "Reception Baseline Assessment - STA 0159 - Contract Variation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6394a75-34de-44ed-b94c-97e75d5c37b8"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-11-30"
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# Reception Baseline Assessment - STA 0159 - Contract Variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6394a75-34de-44ed-b94c-97e75d5c37b8

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers for the "Reception Baseline Assessment - STA 0159 - Contract Variation." This procurement falls under the primary education services category, primarily located within the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently at the award stage following its completion. The contract, valued at £9,523,852, commenced on 9 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the education sector, particularly those offering innovative assessment services or educational resources. Companies with experience in delivering assessment-based services or educational consulting could benefit significantly from the awarded contract held by NFER, facilitating potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities. Engaging with this procurement could enhance business growth for those ready to adapt to the educational landscape shaped by recent changes.

## Notice

This award notice provide updated contract information - contract value. The contract has been varied in response to the emergency situation - CV 19. This notice updates the original one, published on 23 May 2019 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ac7c43-7427-4381-893b-58b3d5c14fec?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddb2bdb-cd3c-405a-ab05-4a7f9753be9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,523,852 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,523,852 |
| 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

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2020 at 17:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddb2bdb-cd3c-405a-ab05-4a7f9753be9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ddb2bdb-cd3c-405a-ab05-4a7f9753be9d
  30th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ac7c43-7427-4381-893b-58b3d5c14fec?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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