Print and Collation of National Curriculum Test Materials for Key Stages 1 and 2
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedPrint and Collation of National Curriculum Test Materials for Key Stages 1 and 2
Awarded 31 Jul 2017
Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£3,195,539.00
SupplierAPS GROUP LIMITED
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 3mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 30 July 2018
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to APS Group Limited for the print and collation of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 test papers and Phonics check materials, under a call-off from Crown Commercial Services RM3785 Print and Managed Services framework, Lot 1, as a direct award.
The initial one-year term includes an option to extend for a further year, with a contract value of £3,195,539.
The output consists of collated consignments handed over to Parcelforce for delivery to approximately 16,500 schools participating in each test group.
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