Tender

SS14 130 - Eleven Plus for Schools in Kent

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Kent County Council (KCC), with the title "SS14 130 - Eleven Plus for Schools in Kent". This initiative falls under the primary education services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, the procurement is focused on providing standardised tests for identifying pupils eligible for admission to grammar schools at age 11. The deadline for submissions is 6th July 2015, with the contract anticipated to commence from 1st September 2015 and lasting until 31st August 2016. There are opportunities for contract extensions for the subsequent two years. The council seeks a supplier capable of compiling, trialling, and delivering the necessary tests to support this educational process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in developing assessment materials or standardised testing solutions. Companies involved in primary and secondary education services, as well as providers of technical educational resources, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, businesses can extend their reach within the public sector and contribute to an essential educational service that affects numerous students and families across Kent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SS14 130 - Eleven Plus for Schools in Kent

Notice Description

KCC currently runs a process which aims principally through testing to identify pupils in the top 25% of the ability range as eligible for admission to Year 7 of any of the county's grammar schools at age 11. Entry to the process is voluntary, with approximately 55% of the local cohort opting to take part, plus a significant number of external candidates. Tests are taken in early September of the year prior to the year of admission to grammar school. There is a second stage - Head Teacher Referral - where additional evidence can be considered alongside scores before assessments are confirmed. Results are made available to parents in the third week of October following the tests. In order to meet this commitment, the LA requires standardised test scores to be available within 8 working days of the last test date. The current requirement is approximately 14,500 sets of tests per annum, though this could rise or fall in the course of the contract. KCC is looking for a supplier to provide tests to support the admission process. The contractor will be required to: compile, trial, produce or print as appropriate and deliver to the Council a set of tests to support the admission process. This contract is anticipated to commence as soon as the tender is awarded for the delivery of the testing process in September 2016. Extensions are available for the 2017 and 2018 test. To register, express an interest and to respond to this tender please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk Additional information: KCC currently runs a process which aims principally through testing to identify pupils in the top 25% of the ability range as eligible for admission to Year 7 of any of the county's grammar schools at age 11. Entry to the process is voluntary, with approximately 55% of the local cohort opting to take part, plus a significant number of external candidates. Tests are taken in early September of the year prior to the year of admission to grammar school. There is a second stage - Head Teacher Referral - where additional evidence can be considered alongside scores before assessments are confirmed. Results are made available to parents in the third week of October following the tests. In order to meet this commitment, the LA requires standardised test scores to be available within 8 working days of the last test date. The current requirement is approximately 14,500 sets of tests per annum, though this could rise or fall in the course of the contract. KCC is looking for a supplier to provide tests to support the admission process. The contractor will be required to: compile, trial, produce or print as appropriate and deliver to the Council a set of tests to support the admission process. This contract is anticipated to commence as soon as the tender is awarded for the delivery of the testing process in September 2016. Extensions are available for the 2017 and 2018 test. To register, express an interest and to respond to this tender please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7866c5f3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e16c78-8626-46f0-8fbe-d4b871f2d795
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80211000 - Technical secondary education services

80410000 - Various school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2015 - 31 Aug 2016 1-2 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

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