Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency
Department for Education
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- 80000000 Education and training services
What happened
Department for Education awarded this contract to ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK) | National Foundation for Educational Research | Scottish Qualification Authority | Pearson Education Limited | PwC LLP worth £18,000,000 on 30 Jul 2025. The contract runs until 30 Jul 2029.
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.
Awarded suppliers (5)
- ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK)
- National Foundation for Educational Research
- Scottish Qualification Authority
- Pearson Education Limited
- PwC LLP
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