Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency

A Contract Award Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£18M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
26 Aug 2025
Delivery
31 Jul 2025 to 30 Jul 2029
Deadline
27 Mar 2025 12:00

Related Terms

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 5 suppliers

1 buyer

5 suppliers

Description

Following the completion of the tender evaluation process, the Department for Education, Standards and Testing Agency (STA) have appointed five suppliers to the STA Trialling and Sampling Framework. The initial term of the framework is three years, with the option to extend for an additional 12 months. This framework will support the delivery of high-quality, reliable test development services, including Item Validation Trials (IVTs), Technical Pre-Tests (TPTs), and sampling activities. These services are essential to the STA's delivery of national curriculum assessments, helping to ensure that assessments remain inclusive, free from bias, and aligned with Ofqual's regulatory requirements.

Award Detail

1 Acer (Shrewsbury)
  • Value: £18,000,000
2 National Foundation for Educational Research (Slough )
  • Value: £18,000,000
3 Scottish Qualification Authority (Glasgow)
  • Value: £18,000,000
4 Pearson Education (London)
  • Value: £18,000,000
5 PWC (London)
  • Value: £18,000,000

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Reference

  • tender_473430/1503817
  • CF 01e09f05-54ec-45d7-9eda-31498a48791e

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