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title: "STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-04-27"
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# STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c641194b-d71a-42e1-83d4-64e4cfbd73be

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation," which falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The contract, with a total value of £12,074,423, was initially initiated through an open procurement method, allowing for comprehensive participation. The contract period started on 19 April 2018 and extends until 31 August 2023, with the procurement stage recently marked as awarded on 28 March 2018, emphasising a strategic extension to accommodate additional delivery needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to explore participation, given their suitability for this contract type. Businesses that can provide innovative educational solutions, assessment methodologies, or related services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, thus fostering growth in their respective markets.

## Notice

The Department has invoked the option to extend the contract to allow for two statutory years of delivery. The overall value of the agreement has increased to accommodate the extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137c7ce-8516-4ff3-a1c4-8553703a7298 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,074,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,074,423 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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 Apr 2021 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137c7ce-8516-4ff3-a1c4-8553703a7298

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137c7ce-8516-4ff3-a1c4-8553703a7298
  27th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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