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National Reference Tests from 2025

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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24 Jan 2023 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has published a tender titled "National Reference Tests from 2025" for the provision of the National Reference Tests (NRT) in England. The tender falls under the Secondary education services category and is located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the "selective" method with a "Restricted procedure." The deadline for tender submission is on the 24th of February 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start from the 1st of August 2023 and end on the 31st of August 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing educational services to engage with Ofqual for the National Reference Tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indication. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering educational programmes, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Reference Tests from 2025

Notice Description

To provide the National Reference Tests (NRT) in England on behalf of Ofqual. The National Reference Tests provide evidence for Ofqual on changes in performance standards over time in GCSE English Language and Mathematics in England at the end of Key Stage 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469b121-ac37-4e24-b405-a1f3aef87137
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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