Tender

Supply of Entrance Testing Services

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 20:13

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is actively seeking a test provider for the "Supply of Entrance Testing Services" to enhance the current services for their six grammar schools. This procurement falls under the secondary education services category (CPV code: 80200000) and is led through an open procedure. The contract is expected to start on 21st March 2022, lasting for 24 months with a potential for four additional 24-month extensions. Interested parties must submit their bids by 11th February 2022 at 17:00, and the bid opening will occur shortly after at 17:30 on the same day. The delivery address for the contract will be within the UK region UKJ41.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in test provision and assessment materials. Companies capable of delivering flexible testing solutions and adapting to legislative changes will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for the testing of approximately 4000 candidates each year means that successful bidders could establish a long-term partnership with Medway Council, positioning their business for sustainable growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Entrance Testing Services

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: The Contract is anticipated to commence on the 21st of March 2022 and will continue for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for further periods of 24 months awarded at a time for a maximum of 4 additional terms unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030b73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001242-2022
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Angela Williams
Contact Email
angela.williams@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2284

Buyer Location

Locality
MEDWAY
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
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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