--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Trialling Framework Services 2025 - 2028 - itt_3345" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Invitation to Tender for Trialling Framework Services 2025 - 2028 - itt_3345 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is inviting bids for the "Invitation to Tender for Trialling Framework Services 2025 - 2028 - itt_3345". This procurement, governed by an open procedure, covers the education and training services category and is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The framework, commencing on 1 July 2025 and lasting until 30 June 2028, with a potential one-year extension, is valued at up to £18M. The trialling framework includes both Item Validation Trials (IVT) and Technical Pre-Tests (TPT) to ensure the highest quality of statutory national curriculum tests conducted across various UK regions. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 27 March 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational and assessment services. Potential bidders can leverage their expertise in developing and delivering high-quality, inclusive, and bias-free educational assessments to secure a substantial contract. The framework supports the progression and refinement of assessments, making it ideal for firms proficient in educational trials, statistical analysis, and item development. Engaging in this tendering process allows businesses to establish a lasting partnership with the Department for Education, enhancing their market presence and contributing to the improvement of educational standards in the UK. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing and delivering statutory national curriculum tests in English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics, and the Reception Baseline Assessment for schools. The STA ensures these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive, and free from bias. The Agency invites potential bidders to participate in the tender process, aiming to appoint up to five suppliers to a new trialling framework. The initial framework term will be three years (from June 2025 to June 2028), with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total framework value is not expected to exceed PS18M ( including the extension period). Trialling is essential to the STA's operating model for delivering new assessments and adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are conducted: Item Validation Trial (IVT): A relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, such as refining question wording and developing coding frames. Technical Pre-Test (TPT): A larger-scale trial providing statistical evidence related to items. Additional information: To view/ access tender documents please register on Jaggaer, DfE's e-procurement portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ac03f4-cb84-4253-b7c2-c73c1f040b78 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 14:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ac03f4-cb84-4253-b7c2-c73c1f040b78 - 3 Feb 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ac03f4-cb84-4253-b7c2-c73c1f040b78 - 18 Nov 2024 at 16:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7426b6e3-7659-450c-b365-872c1bca6eff - 18 Nov 2024 at 16:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27caafaa-84aa-4c9b-8291-fdcc68a25db5 - 18 Nov 2024 at 16:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753a86da-a5a0-4d81-a7ae-5ccf6843d420 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ac03f4-cb84-4253-b7c2-c73c1f040b78 3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7426b6e3-7659-450c-b365-872c1bca6eff 18th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27caafaa-84aa-4c9b-8291-fdcc68a25db5 18th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753a86da-a5a0-4d81-a7ae-5ccf6843d420 18th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html If you are interested in attending this pre-market engagement event, please send your EOI (12:00 GMT) on Monday 2 December 2024 via DfE's e-procurement portal Jaggaer (ssq_519). 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