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title: "Delivery of National Reference Tests from 2025"
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# Delivery of National Reference Tests from 2025

Buyer: OFQUAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fefe0a12-6b81-49a4-a0e5-06bbc856a9e8

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Ofqual, aimed at the "Delivery of National Reference Tests from 2025" within the industry category of secondary education services (CPV code: 80200000). This tender has been classified under the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement method of "restricted procedure." This contract commenced on 2nd September 2024 and will continue until 31st August 2032. The total contract value stands at £12,998,997. Key dates for this tender include the end of the tender period on 1st January 2024 and the award date on 28th June 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments and services. The delivery of the National Reference Tests provides a chance for firms to contribute to maintaining performance standards in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this contract due to the procurement method's focus on selective, qualified suppliers. Engaging in this project can foster business growth through long-term collaboration with Ofqual and potential visibility within the educational sector.

## 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/36fe772b-e1c0-4bff-92f4-46baa6c2ce1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,998,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,998,997 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFQUAL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fe772b-e1c0-4bff-92f4-46baa6c2ce1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36fe772b-e1c0-4bff-92f4-46baa6c2ce1e
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL168474
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## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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