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title: "Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0565d8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)"
published: "2025-07-24"
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# Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement

Buyer: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0565d8

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), a public authority within the sub-central government category located in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Examination Boards - Preliminary Market Engagement," falls under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The main focus is to gather information from potential suppliers to shape the trust's exam board procurement strategy. An important milestone is scheduled for potential suppliers to engage by 22nd August 2025, while a future notice is anticipated on 1st October 2025. The procurement's estimated value is £4,200,000, with the contract expected to run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2030, with a possibility for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing assessment centre services for recruitment, as classified under CPV code 79635000. Businesses with expertise in developing, managing, and delivering exam board services might find this an attractive venture, as they can contribute to shaping the standards of education assessment. The procurement method involves light touch regime processes above the threshold which encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies looking to expand their portfolio and gain a partnership with a reputable educational trust would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

The purpose of this engagement is to gather information from potential suppliers to inform Ormiston Academies Trust's Exam Board procurement strategy and requirements.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96317&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (OAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 1SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042945-2025
  24th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96317&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ormistonacademiestrust.co.uk/

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