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Delivery of National Reference Tests from 2025

OFQUAL

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24 Jul 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Ofqual, aimed at the "Delivery of National Reference Tests from 2025" within the industry category of secondary education services (CPV code: 80200000). This tender has been classified under the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement method of "restricted procedure." This contract commenced on 2nd September 2024 and will continue until 31st August 2032. The total contract value stands at £12,998,997. Key dates for this tender include the end of the tender period on 1st January 2024 and the award date on 28th June 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments and services. The delivery of the National Reference Tests provides a chance for firms to contribute to maintaining performance standards in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract due to the procurement method's focus on selective, qualified suppliers. Engaging in this project can foster business growth through long-term collaboration with Ofqual and potential visibility within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Delivery of 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fe772b-e1c0-4bff-92f4-46baa6c2ce1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£12,998,997 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,998,997 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 2GN
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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