Modified Tests Framework 2023-2026

Concepts

• standards and testing agency
• education and training
• versions of standard tests
• consistent marking of the modified versions of the tests
• testing agency
• sta’s test order website
• tests framework
• modified tests framework
• tests
• national curriculum tests

Location

United Kingdom: UK

Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to re-establish a Modified Tests Framework for the development and delivery of modified versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests for children with visual and hearing impairments. The new framework will be for four years from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to re-establish a Modified Tests Framework for the development and delivery of modified versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests for children with visual and hearing impairments. The new framework will be for four years from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027. Successful suppliers will be required to provide modified versions of standard tests in various formats. At present, modified versions are required for all national curriculum tests including the following: the Phonics Screening Check (braille version only); Key Stage 1 tests in English Reading, Mathematics and English Grammar Punctuation and Spelling; Key Stage 2 tests in English Reading, Mathematics and English Grammar Punctuation and Spelling; and Key Stage 2 Science sampling tests. However, this is subject to change depending on government policy. The tests required for modification will be specified in each call-off. Additional information: Suppliers will also be expected to provide: • amendments to the standard marking guidance to enable consistent marking of the modified versions of the tests; • a specialist helpline service for schools and other users of modified tests; • logging modified tests order information on STA’s test order website and providing order updates directly to STA's website to an agreed schedule; and • an on-dem

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. The Department reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contracts Accordingly, the authority will not be liable for any bid cost, expenditure, work, or effort incurred by a provider in acting based on this notice. Providers can ask questions or ask further clarifications by contracting the Agency via the following email address - TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk All information included in this notice is indicative and subject to change.