Planning

Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), a public authority within the sub-central government category located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement," falls under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The main focus is to gather information from potential suppliers to shape the trust's exam board procurement strategy. An important milestone is scheduled for potential suppliers to engage by 22nd August 2025, while a future notice is anticipated on 1st October 2025. The procurement's estimated value is £4,200,000, with the contract expected to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a possibility for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing assessment centre services for recruitment, as classified under CPV code 79635000. Businesses with expertise in developing, managing, and delivering exam board services might find this an attractive venture, as they can contribute to shaping the standards of education assessment. The procurement method involves light touch regime processes above the threshold which encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies looking to expand their portfolio and gain a partnership with a reputable educational trust would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

The purpose of this engagement is to gather information from potential suppliers to inform Ormiston Academies Trust's Exam Board procurement strategy and requirements.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96317&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)
Contact Name
Trevor Armstrong
Contact Email
trevor.armstrong@ormistonacademies.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212365100

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 1SF
Post Town
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
Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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