---
title: "Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02baf7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD THE SIXTH IN BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2022-01-28"
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# Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools

Buyer: THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD THE SIXTH IN BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02baf7

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the "Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools," organised by The Schools of King Edward the Sixth in Birmingham. This tender, classified under education and training services, aims to procure a provider for entrance tests required for Year 6 pupils entering secondary education, with results needed by the start of October each year. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the initial contract was signed on 28th January 2022, with the potential for an 84-month duration, allowing for extensions. The submission period concluded on 12th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessment services, particularly those offering innovative test materials and evaluation technologies. Suppliers equipped to provide comprehensive testing solutions, including customised answer sheets and specific resources for special educational needs, would be particularly well-placed to compete. Additionally, companies with the capability to manage large-scale test administrations in UK venues may find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings, potentially leading to growth and long-term partnerships within the education sector.

## Notice

Entrance Test for a group of Selective Schools

### Lot Information

Lot 1

King Edward VI Academy Trust Birmingham, Bishop Vesey's Grammar School, Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls and Warwickshire County Council are looking for a provider of the Entrance Test for their selective schools. The Entrance Test is used as a means of offering school places and is sat by Year 6 pupils for entry into the Schools in Year 7. The Entrance Test is held at our own venues; results are required by the client in early October each year. The following are required during the Contract Term: Test Booklets, corresponding Answer Sheets; specific SEN materials; test marking by optical marking recognition; test weighting; results spreadsheet in agreed format; test standardisations; feedback and reporting on each candidate's performance; electronic viewing of each candidate's answer sheets; familiarisation materials for use by prospective applicants.

Options: 84 month(s) from the commencement date, with 60 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £306,922 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCHOOLS OF KING EDWARD THE SIXTH IN BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GL EDUCATION GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002505-2022
- 11 Jun 2021 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013188-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk
- http://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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