---
title: "North Yorkshire Selection Test Scheme - Ripon Grammar School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05582a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# North Yorkshire Selection Test Scheme - Ripon Grammar School

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05582a

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated the planning stage for the procurement process titled "North Yorkshire Selection Test Scheme - Ripon Grammar School." This process is primarily categorised under administrative educational services and secondary education services in the services industry category. The procurement pertains to North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, specifically targeting North Yorkshire Council's regional needs. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 3 July 2025, with a significant milestone due on 17 July 2025. The process is prepared under the light-touch regime and is being conducted below the standard procurement threshold. The total estimated value of this project is £210,000 gross, with a projected start date for contract execution in January 2026.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those able to tailor selection tests in accordance with the specific requirements of local educational authorities. Companies with expertise in exam standardisation for educational cohorts and those capable of offering customised solutions are ideally suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) further expands its reach, making it a viable opportunity for smaller local businesses aiming to provide innovative educational testing solutions. The option for contract renewal also presents business continuity prospects in an established public sector market.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with finalising a future tender specification for the North Yorkshire Selection Test Scheme. The Ripon Grammar School selection test consists of one verbal reasoning and one non-verbal reasoning paper. The tests need to be tailored specifically to North Yorkshire Council's requirements and are marked and then standardised on the local cohort. Approximately 400 pupils take the tests each year.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95630&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037053-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 10:45 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037053-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037053-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95630&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

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