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# Supply of Entrance Testing Services

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa52e36e-43ca-460a-9af6-e0fa3bf145db

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## Summary

Medway Council is currently seeking a provider for the "Supply of Entrance Testing Services", aimed at delivering selective tests for its six grammar schools. This active procurement process falls under the secondary education services category and is conducted as an open procedure. The tender was published on 14th January 2022, with a closing date set for 11th February 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 21st March 2022 and will run for a two-year period, concluding on 20th March 2024. The total contract value is approximately £1,132,558, and services will be provided at various locations, including the postal code ME4 4TR in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in developing and administering entrance exams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring innovative approaches to the testing process. Given the flexible requirements regarding testing volume and content, businesses that can adapt to changing educational standards and have a strong understanding of diverse assessment methods will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bf93a247-7375-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e199e0f0-8ed1-4224-9cb2-e16db45aed00 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,132,558 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 20:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e199e0f0-8ed1-4224-9cb2-e16db45aed00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e199e0f0-8ed1-4224-9cb2-e16db45aed00
  14th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bf93a247-7375-ec11-8110-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bf93a247-7375-ec11-8110-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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