---
title: "Medway Test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584e0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# Medway Test

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584e0

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## Summary

Medway Council is overseeing the contracting process for the "Medway Test," with Renaissance Learning UK Limited awarded the contract. Situated in Chatham, the council requires an organisation to manage various aspects of the test, which assesses year 6 children's eligibility for grammar school places. The procurement has been executed using an open procedure, reflecting its status in the award and contract stages. The contract officially commenced on 1st February 2026 and extends until 31st January 2029, with potential renewal options up to 2035. This project falls within the education and training services category, serviced within the UKJ41 region.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational testing and support services. With a gross contract value of £1,761,337, it offers a substantive financial opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute towards local educational advancement. Given the comprehensive nature of the contract, which encompasses planning, delivery, marking, and scoring, it is ideal for well-established firms with capabilities in educational assessment, digitised learning solutions, and large-scale project management, making it an appealing proposition for businesses with relevant expertise in these domains.

## Notice

The Medway Test is an entrance test used to determine eligibility for year 6 children who want to apply for a Medway grammar school place. Medway Council requires an organisation to help plan, deliver, mark and score the test.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract has 3 x 2 years extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,514,982 |
| Lots value | £1,514,982 |
| Awards value | £1,467,781 |
| Contracts value | £1,467,781 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RENAISSANCE LEARNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020591-2026
- 15 Dec 2025 at 16:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083040-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 09:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047532-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020591-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083040-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047532-2025
  11th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.renaissance.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://www.medway.gov.uk/.

## Provenance

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