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Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency

Department for Education

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26 Aug 2025 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, specifically the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), has completed the contracting process for the "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029)". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and encompasses multiple UK regions, including London, East of England, and West Midlands, among others. The procurement has reached the award stage, with a framework contract worth £18 million, starting from 31st July 2025 and ending on 30th July 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, which successfully engaged multiple suppliers to deliver vital services that ensure national curriculum assessments meet regulatory standards.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at delivering test development, validation, and sampling. Organisations and SMEs that focus on research, assessment design, and quality assurance within the educational sector stand to benefit greatly from participation in such frameworks. With a four-year period and opportunities to collaborate with other awarded suppliers like ACER UK and Pearson Education, businesses can leverage this framework to expand their footprint in the educational assessments market. SMEs and VCSEs are also considered suitable under the framework, promoting diverse participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

Following the completion of the tender evaluation process, the Department for Education, Standards and Testing Agency (STA) have appointed five suppliers to the STA Trialling and Sampling Framework. The initial term of the framework is three years, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. This framework will support the delivery of high-quality, reliable test development services, including Item Validation Trials (IVTs), Technical Pre-Tests (TPTs), and sampling activities. These services are essential to the STA's delivery of national curriculum assessments, helping to ensure that assessments remain inclusive, free from bias, and aligned with Ofqual's regulatory requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88fec39d-15f5-41d2-8094-f072c63a0bad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e09f05-54ec-45d7-9eda-31498a48791e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK)

National Foundation for Educational Research

Scottish Qualification Authority

Pearson Education Limited

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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