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title: "STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - con_5357 - contract extension/ variation"
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published: "2022-12-16"
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# STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - con_5357 - contract extension/ variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed64d53-2624-4d06-a5b1-39f6dfc30388

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment for the extension/variation of services related to education and training. The contract has a total value of GBP 14,858,952.85. The contract period is from April 19, 2018, to August 31, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on January 31, 2018. This opportunity is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in providing educational services.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Department for Education. Companies with expertise in education delivery, assessment services, and curriculum development are well-suited to compete for this contract extension/variation. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with NFER being the active supplier. Interested businesses can explore collaboration opportunities and demonstrate their capabilities to meet the Department's educational service requirements until the end of the contract period on August 31, 2024.

## Notice

The Department has extended the contract to allow for one additional statutory year 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/ba3efd3f-c2ba-418a-9406-100fff908ecb |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,858,952 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| 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

- 16 Dec 2022 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3efd3f-c2ba-418a-9406-100fff908ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3efd3f-c2ba-418a-9406-100fff908ecb
  16th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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