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    ContractsKent Test Examination Services Provider
    Closed contract

    Kent Test Examination Services Provider

    Contract value
    £835k
    Closed 4 Aug 2026

    Kent County Council is recruiting a provider to deliver annual 11+ examination services for grammar school selection, serving approximately 19,000 candidates across the county.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 10 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £835k
    Closed 4 Aug 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 4 Aug 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£835,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      4 Aug 2026
      1 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 4 Aug 2026. Awaiting award.

    10 Jun 2026Today4 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Kent County Council is seeking a qualified provider to deliver 11+ examination services across Kent. The service supports the identification of top-performing candidates for grammar school admission through testing. Approximately 19,000 candidates participate annually (67% of local students plus external candidates). Key deliverables include: test familiarisation materials for schools and parents; secure test papers and scannable answer sheets; administration guidance; marking and standardisation software with user support; and training for Council staff. The procurement follows a three-stage competitive process: Stage One evaluates provider qualifications and core competencies (PSQ); Stage Two assesses quality through tender submissions; Stage Three evaluates pricing. A down-select at Stage One ensures only providers demonstrating essential capabilities proceed to tendering. Draft specifications and contract terms are available for review. This is a regulated procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Contact Kent County Council via the Kent Business Portal with questions.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, KENT COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 6 contracts to 6 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. THE CANTERBURY ACADEMY TRUST1× · 17%
    2. Physical Activity and Sports Specialist Limited1× · 17%
    3. CSA (SERVICES) LTD1× · 17%
    4. SPR Consulting Services Ltd1× · 17%
    5. Barnardo Services Limited1× · 17%
    6. Roocou Consulting Ltd1× · 17%

    Across education training, the most active winners are SHANNON TRUST, PeoplePlus Group Ltd, KPMG LLP — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b227
    KC
    Buyer
    KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training