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Modified Test Framework 2027/2031

Department for Education · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 24 Sept 2026, 13:22.

Opportunity overview

Modified Tests Framework 2027-2031 Pre-Market Engagement The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to re-establish a Modified Tests Framework for the development and delivery of modified versions of National Curriculum Tests for children with visual impairments, hearing impairments and special education needs and disabilities. (SEND) The new framework will be for four years from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031. Successful suppliers will be required to provide modified versions of standard tests in various formats including modified large print and Unified English Braille. Modified versions are required for all national curriculum tests including the following: Phonics Screening Check (braille version only); Key stage 1 tests in English Grammar Punctuation and Spelling, English Reading, Mathematics and; Key stage 2 tests in English Grammar Punctuation and Spelling, English Reading, Mathematics and; Key stage 3 English Reading. However, this is subject to change depending on government policy. The tests required for modification will be specified in each call-off. Suppliers will also be expected to provide: assessment reports evaluating suitability of test items including recommendations for modifications for future test development. amendments to the standard mark scheme guidance to enable consistent marking of the modified versions of the Live tests; braille proofing and quality assurance of Grade 1 and 2 UEB versions of the national curriculum tests; a specialist helpline service: to answer queries from schools and other users of modified tests; to facilitate on-demand orders of past test Braille materials and the replacements of reception baselines assessment resources to validate Modified test orders for the incumbent Test Operations Supplier to facilitate late Modified test orders for the incumbent Test Operations Supplier

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80340000 — Special education services

Lots

  • Lot 1£3.2m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
itt_4067
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
The Department is administering the Tender process via Jaggaer platform - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
5
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The Department intends to establish a four-year STA Modified Tests Framework 2027–2031 with multiple suppliers for the provision of specialist modified test development services. It is anticipated that up to five suppliers may be appointed, subject to the outcome of the procurement process. Appointment to the framework will not guarantee any work. Requirements will be awarded through call-off competitions between appointed framework suppliers, with each call-off setting out the relevant scope, deliverables, milestones, pricing requirements and evaluation methodology.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
6 Oct 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
29 Sept 2026, 12:00

Expected award period

Ends
17 Dec 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
3,184,440
Amount
3,184,440
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Project Management and Management information

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Information Security

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Resource, Expertise and Equalities Management

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Development of modification materials and guidance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
25
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Quality Assurance and Performance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Order, delivery management and Specialist Helpline Services

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Social Value

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Total Tender Price
Description
For the purposes of price evaluation, the Total Tender Price will be the price submitted by the Potential Supplier for the pricing scenario set out in Work Package 2 of the Pricing Schedule. The pricing scenario is fictional and is provided solely to enable the Department to evaluate all Tenders on a consistent and comparable basis

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Jan 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Jan 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
One optional extension up to 12 months

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80340000
Description
Special education services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
083075-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
2 Sept 2026, 14:01
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Department for Education
Id
GB-PPON-PDZG-3487-DPVD

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDZG-3487-DPVD

Address

Street Address
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P3BT
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · SW1P3BT · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

4 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

4 VERSIONS
  1. 074162-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 074417-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 082960-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 083075-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·