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Medway Test

MEDWAY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 16:18

Tender

11 Aug 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Medway Council involves awarding a contract for the "Medway Test." The procurement is related to education and training services designed to assess eligibility for grammar school placements for Year 6 children. The contract was awarded under an open procedure, with the legal basis tied to UK legislation. The process reached the contract award stage, dated 15th December 2025, with a pending status. RENAISSANCE LEARNING UK LIMITED was awarded the contract valued at £1,467,781. The contract period starts on 1st February 2026 and ends on 31st January 2029, with possible extensions up to 2035. The location of services lies within the region UKJ41, United Kingdom.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in standardised testing. Given the open procurement method and a substantial budget, both large-scale businesses and innovative organisations that can deliver high-quality education services are well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The Medway Council offers access via electronic submission, facilitating straightforward participation for interested suppliers, further opening avenues for growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Medway Test

Notice Description

The Medway Test is an entrance test used to determine eligibility for year 6 children who want to apply for a Medway grammar school place. Medway Council requires an organisation to help plan, deliver, mark and score the test.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has 3 x 2 years extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083040-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£1,514,982 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,514,982 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,467,781 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLJ41 Medway

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RENAISSANCE LEARNING

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