--- title: "SS17121 - Eleven Plus for Kent Schools" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-06-06" --- # SS17121 - Eleven Plus for Kent Schools Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4fd842a-cf4a-4491-b7b6-7febaabf2921.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is currently conducting an open tender process for the procurement of educational testing services titled "SS17121 - Eleven Plus for Kent Schools". This initiative aims to identify pupils eligible for admission to grammar schools by facilitating standardised testing for approximately 16,000 candidates. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 6th July 2018 and the anticipated contract period starting from 1st October 2018 through to 30th September 2021. The procurement falls under the education services industry category, with delivery services covering the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, particularly those with expertise in standardised testing and assessment materials. Companies capable of providing generic and bespoke test papers, marking software, and administration services will be well-suited to compete. The total contract value of £600,000 indicates a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their presence within the public sector. ## Notice The Kent County Council (the Council) currently runs a process which aims principally through testing to identify pupils in the top 25% of the ability range as eligible for admission to Year 7 of any of the county's grammar schools at age 11. Entry to the process is voluntary, with approximately 63% of the local cohort opting to take part, plus a significant number of external candidates. Provision is currently made for about 16,000 candidates. Tests are taken in early September of the year prior to the year of admission to grammar school. There is a second stage - Head Teacher Referral - where additional evidence can be considered alongside scores before assessments are confirmed. Results are made available to parents around the third week in October following the tests. In order to meet this commitment, the Council requires standardised test scores to be available within 8 working days of the last test date. The Council invites tenders for the supply of tests to support the admissions process. The contractor will be required to compile, where appropriate trial, produce or print as appropriate and deliver to the Council as follows: * Generic test familiarisation materials for annual use * Bespoke confidential test papers and multiple-choice answer sheets which can be read by Optical Mark Reader machines and / or form scanner imaging mark readers * Administration instructions Software: Overprinting software, Marking software, Standardisation software. To register and express an interest and respond to this tender opportunity, use www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk . note! Tender response will not be accepted unless submitted via the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865581f7-9807-4d22-8638-a6beec94074b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80410000 - Various school services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2018 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865581f7-9807-4d22-8638-a6beec94074b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/865581f7-9807-4d22-8638-a6beec94074b 6th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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