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Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency
A public procurement published by Department for Education via Contracts Finder.
- £18m
- Award value
- £18m
- Tender value
- 5
- Suppliers
- 5
- Awards
- 1
- Notices
- Award
- Stage
Overview
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 require…
Key details
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Lifecycle stage
- Award
- Status
- complete
- CPV classification
- 80000000 — Education and training services
- Currency
- GBP
- Total award value
- £18,000,000
- Tender value
- £18,000,000
- First published
- 26 Aug 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2025
Awards
5 awards recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK) | — | 29 Jul 2025 | active | £18m |
| National Foundation for Educational Research | — | 29 Jul 2025 | active | £18m |
| Scottish Qualification Authority | — | 29 Jul 2025 | active | £18m |
| Pearson Education Limited | 00872828 | 29 Jul 2025 | active | £18m |
| PwC LLP | — | 29 Jul 2025 | active | £18m |
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FAQs about this procurement
Who is the buyer for "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency"?
Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Education via Contracts Finder.
Has "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency" been awarded?
Yes — 5 awards are recorded, with a reported total value of £18,000,000. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".
Which suppliers are involved in "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency"?
5 suppliers are linked: ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK), National Foundation for Educational Research, Scottish Qualification Authority, Pearson Education Limited, PwC LLP.
What is "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency" worth?
The reported award value is £18,000,000.
When was "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency" published?
It was first published on 26 Aug 2025 and last updated on 26 Aug 2025, across 1 notice.
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