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title: "National Reference Tests from 2025"
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buyer: "OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)"
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# National Reference Tests from 2025

Buyer: OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3df95322-4fe2-4c1b-ac72-1a580bdf98a6

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## Summary

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has published a tender titled "National Reference Tests from 2025" for the provision of the National Reference Tests (NRT) in England. The tender falls under the Secondary education services category and is located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the "selective" method with a "Restricted procedure." The deadline for tender submission is on the 24th of February 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start from the 1st of August 2023 and end on the 31st of August 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing educational services to engage with Ofqual for the National Reference Tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indication. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those with experience in delivering educational programmes, may find this tender well-suited for their expertise and growth objectives.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469b121-ac37-4e24-b405-a1f3aef87137 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL) |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469b121-ac37-4e24-b405-a1f3aef87137

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2469b121-ac37-4e24-b405-a1f3aef87137
  24th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN165881
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

## Provenance

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