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title: "General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments - Contract Extension - Con_3096"
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# General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments - Contract Extension - Con_3096

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2a6d872-817f-4cee-a739-3babcd5e7df4

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## Summary

The Department for Education has extended the contract for the General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments, valued at £20 million, with a delivery period now running until 31 August 2022. This service, classified under mail delivery services, covers the Standards and Testing Agency's Yellow Label Service, addressing a wide geographical area including the UK and overseas territories. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been marked as complete, with the contract having commenced on 1 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities in mail delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process, as it has been designed to suit their participation. Companies with experience in handling large-scale distribution and an understanding of educational assessment logistics would find this contract especially relevant. Such firms could leverage this opportunity to expand their business footprint and enter long-term agreements with a key government department.

## Notice

This contract covers all aspects of delivery for the Standards and Testing Agency's (STA) General Qualifications Yellow Label Service. The Agency has invoked the contract extension option included in the original agreement. The term of the contract has been extended until 31 August 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcee1fe-7042-4794-b035-f6da1a4eff92 |
| 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 | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| 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 | PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64121100 - Mail delivery services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcee1fe-7042-4794-b035-f6da1a4eff92
- 30 Apr 2021 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcee1fe-7042-4794-b035-f6da1a4eff92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcee1fe-7042-4794-b035-f6da1a4eff92
  4th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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