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title: "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-04"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce377170-b13a-43bb-b73a-eef2063ef686"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-04

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce377170-b13a-43bb-b73a-eef2063ef686

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## Summary

The Department for Education was the contracting authority for the tender titled "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-04," which focused on providing suppliers to carry out trials and sampling for various assessments within the education sector. This procurement was classified under education and training services (CPV code: 80000000) and took place in the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, with an award value of £1,519,851.55. The contract period began on 21st November 2019 and concluded on 30th September 2020, while the tender period ended on 25th September 2019, indicating a past procurement stage in the award phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the education services sector, to engage with a key government department. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on inclusivity in the procurement process. The tender's scope for trials and sampling implies a need for innovative solutions and comprehensive service delivery, allowing businesses to demonstrate their expertise and capacity in providing high-quality educational assessment services.

## Notice

The provision of suppliers to carry out trials and sampling exercises for a range of DfE assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b025724-82d8-4e40-bba7-d30e10e7e772 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,519,851 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,519,851 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2020 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b025724-82d8-4e40-bba7-d30e10e7e772

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b025724-82d8-4e40-bba7-d30e10e7e772
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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