National Reference Tests from 2025

Concepts

• national reference tests
• secondary education
• coventry
• test and evaluation
• performance standards
• nrt
• england
• mathematics
• research and development
• gcse english language

Location

Coventry

Description

To provide the National Reference Tests (NRT) in England on behalf of Ofqual. The National Reference Tests provide evidence for Ofqual on changes in performance standards over time in GCSE English Language and Mathematics in England at the end of Key Stage 4.

Total Quantity or Scope

See II.1.4. For further information please refer to the attached Services Description document

Renewal Options

A maximum of 3 x 12 month optional extension periods, subject to Supplier agreement

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This selection exercise is drafted on the basis of a Contract that will include ongoing strategic development and delivery of the National Reference Tests on an annual basis up to and including the Tests in 2029; the contract may be extended at Ofqual's discretion for any period up to a maximum of 3 years to include the delivery of the Tests in 2030, 2031 and 2032. Following discussions with the market and having carefully considered the risks to stability in test results of awarding elements of the service to different suppliers Ofqual would like to appoint a single supplier to provide all of the NRT services. Interested parties may cooperate with other organisations where this enables them to meet the requirement by sub-contractual or consortia arrangements. Further information is included in the attached Procurement Policy Note 8/16 Standard Selection Questionnaire template and guidance document. 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=227493. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:227493)