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Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools

The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Jan 2022 at 09:54

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Tender

11 Jun 2021 at 12:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the "Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools," organised by The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham. This tender, classified under education and training services, aims to procure a provider for entrance tests required for Year 6 pupils entering secondary education, with results needed by the start of October each year. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the initial contract was signed on 28th January 2022, with the potential for an 84-month duration, allowing for extensions. The submission period concluded on 12th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessment services, particularly those offering innovative test materials and evaluation technologies. Suppliers equipped to provide comprehensive testing solutions, including customised answer sheets and specific resources for special educational needs, would be particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, companies with the capability to manage large-scale test administrations in UK venues may find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings, potentially leading to growth and long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools

Notice Description

Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools

Lot Information

Lot 1

King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls and Warwickshire County Council are looking for a provider of the Entrance Test for their selective schools. The Entrance Test is used as a means of offering school places and is sat by Year 6 pupils for entry into the Schools in Year 7. The Entrance Test is held at our own venues; results are required by the client in early October each year. The following are required during the Contract Term: Test Booklets, corresponding Answer Sheets; specific SEN materials; test marking by optical marking recognition; test weighting; results spreadsheet in agreed format; test standardisations; feedback and reporting on each candidate's performance; electronic viewing of each candidate's answer sheets; familiarisation materials for use by prospective applicants.

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02baf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£306,922 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2UD
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GL Education Group

Further Information

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