National Reference Tests (NRT)

A Prior Information Notice
by OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£-£10M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
30 Jun 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: UKG

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

To provide the National Reference Tests (NRT) in England on behalf of Ofqual.

Lot Division

1 National Reference Tests provider

To provide Ofqual with the National Reference tests (NRT) as described in the document at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/844389/NRT_2019_General_Report_background_-_FINAL196527.pdf from the 2025 test year for a number of years which is to be decided and to explore uses of technology in assessment as set out in the Ofqual corporate plan 202225. (See Section II.1.6 for information about the lot structure). Additional information: Further information about the NRT can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-reference-test-information The estimated value of 10m GBP is based on delivering the NRT for 5 years from 2025.
2 National Reference Tests provider - lots

See description of lot 1 regarding consideratoin of awarding work as multiple lots.

CPV Codes

  • 80200000 - Secondary education services
  • 73430000 - Test and evaluation
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Ofqual welcomes discussion with organisations interested in being invited to tender to provide the NRT or part(s) there of. The expected start date of the contract is July 2023. This allows for managed transition between suppliers if applicable. It is expected that a supplier qualification exercise will take place in October and invitations to tender be issued in January 2023. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226560. (MT Ref:226560)

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