--- title: "Matrix Standard administration and management" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069af0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069af0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069af0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069af0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-08-03" --- # Matrix Standard administration and management Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069af0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069af0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069af0.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, located in London, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of an organisation to manage and administer the Matrix Standard. The contract focuses on the quality standard for information, advice, and guidance on learning and work. The industry category is education and training services, and the contract will be delivered across England, with assessments possibly covering the broader UK. The procurement process is open competition and involves a concession contract model, where services are funded through fees. The deadline for tender submissions is 28th August 2026, with expected contract commencement on 1st February 2027, lasting initially for one year, with options for extension up to a total of three years. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in quality assurance and accreditation processes. Firms that excel in stakeholder engagement, digital service management, and marketing will find this opportunity well-suited for their capacities. The Department for Education encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting business growth by managing the Matrix Standard, which currently accredits approximately 1,380 organisations. This ensures ongoing demand for assessments and continuous improvement checks, thereby providing a sustained customer base and the potential for increased recognition in the industry. ## Notice The Department for Education is seeking to procure an organisation to manage, administer and deliver the matrix Standard, the Government's quality standard for the provision of information, advice and guidance on learning and work. The contract will cover the delivery of a nationwide assessment and accreditation service for organisations seeking certification against the matrix Standard, including initial assessments, certification reviews and annual Continuous Improvement Checks (CICs). As at December 2025, approximately 1,380 organisations are accredited, with several hundred assessments and checks undertaken annually. The successful provider will be responsible for the effective end-to-end management of the Standard, including: delivery of assessment and accreditation services through a network of qualified independent practitioners management and maintenance of the matrix Standard website and associated digital services management of the practitioner register, including recruitment, training and ongoing professional development quality assurance of assessment and certification processes to ensure consistency and integrity of the Standard provision of management information and reporting to the Department promotion and marketing of the matrix Standard to increase awareness and uptake stakeholder engagement across a range of sectors The service must be delivered across England and may include wider UK coverage, with assessments undertaken through a range of delivery methods including on-site, remote and hybrid approaches. This will be a concession contract, with the service funded through fees charged to organisations for assessments and continuous improvement checks, and registration fees paid by practitioners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract shall commence on 1 February 2027 and shall run for an initial term of one (1) year until 31 January 2028. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion and subject to satisfactory performance, to extend the contract for up to two further optional extension periods of one (1) year each: * Optional Extension Period 1: 1 February 2028 to 31 January 2029 * Optional Extension Period 2: 1 February 29 to 31st January 2030 The maximum possible contract term is three (3) years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073161-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 3 Aug 2026 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073161-2026 - 14 Jul 2026 at 16:25 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066479-2026 - 23 Jun 2026 at 08:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058763-2026 - 18 May 2026 at 12:10 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045336-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073161-2026 3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066479-2026 14th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058763-2026 23rd June 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045336-2026 18th May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=61344 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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