Extension of General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments Contract with Parcelforce Worldwide
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedExtension of General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments Contract with Parcelforce Worldwide
Awarded 31 Aug 2018
Awarded31 Aug 2018
Value£20,000,000.00
SupplierParcelforce Worldwide
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 2mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Aug 2018Expired 30 Aug 2022
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Parcelforce Worldwide for the delivery of the Standards and Testing Agency's (STA) General Qualifications Yellow Label Service, covering all aspects of logistics for national curriculum assessments.
The Agency invoked the contract extension option included in the original agreement, extending the term until 31 August 2022.
The contract value is AUD 20,000,000.
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