Tender

Supply of Entrance Testing Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 20:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is currently seeking a provider for the "Supply of Entrance Testing Services", aimed at delivering selective tests for its six grammar schools. This active procurement process falls under the secondary education services category and is conducted as an open procedure. The tender was published on 14th January 2022, with a closing date set for 11th February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 21st March 2022 and will run for a two-year period, concluding on 20th March 2024. The total contract value is approximately £1,132,558, and services will be provided at various locations, including the postal code ME4 4TR in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in developing and administering entrance exams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring innovative approaches to the testing process. Given the flexible requirements regarding testing volume and content, businesses that can adapt to changing educational standards and have a strong understanding of diverse assessment methods will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Entrance Testing Services

Notice Description

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bf93a247-7375-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council are procuring a test provider to deliver a selective test for their 6 grammar schools. Medway Council are seeking to enhance the existing service delivery and include scope for adjustments that may occur over the lifetime of the contract. Medway Council currently test approximately 4000 candidates each year for entry testing. The test provider currently supplies the test and testing materials for both maths and verbal reasoning, alongside collection, marking and standardisation of these test including Medway's writing test for each candidate. The test provider will need to maintain a flexible approach to the volume and number of questions in each test, per annual process and to adjust accordingly to changes that may occur due to legislation or other associated pressures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e199e0f0-8ed1-4224-9cb2-e16db45aed00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,132,558 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2024 2-3 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
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2284

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

Further Information

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