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    ContractsModified National Curriculum Tests Framework 2027-2031 Supplier Opportunity
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    Modified National Curriculum Tests Framework 2027-2031 Supplier Opportunity

    Contract value
    £3.2m
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Suppliers needed to develop and deliver modified versions of National Curriculum Tests in accessible formats for students with visual, hearing, and special education needs from 2027-2031.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 5 Aug 2026· 4 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £3.2m
    Published 5 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,200,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 4 weeks ago.

    5 August 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education, is seeking suppliers for a four-year framework (1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031) to develop and deliver modified versions of National Curriculum Tests for students with visual impairments, hearing impairments, and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). Key Requirements: • Develop modified test versions in large print and Unified English Braille (UEB) formats • Cover: Phonics Screening Check (braille), Key Stage 1-3 English Reading, English Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling, and Mathematics tests • Provide assessment reports evaluating test items and recommending modifications for future development • Amend standard mark schemes to ensure consistent marking of modified tests • Deliver braille proofing and quality assurance for Grade 1 and 2 UEB versions • Operate a specialist helpline service to support schools and test users • Facilitate orders of past braille materials and reception baseline assessment resources • Validate and process modified test orders Test requirements are subject to change based on government policy and will be specified in individual call-offs. This is a significant opportunity for suppliers with expertise in accessible assessment and braille production.

    Track record

    25 awards · 22 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 25 contracts to 22 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Ambition Institute3× · 12%
    2. TITUS LEARNING LTD.2× · 8%
    3. Professor Jeremy Hodgen (Individual)1× · 4%
    4. THE DEXTROUS WEB1× · 4%
    5. Chess in Schools and Communities1× · 4%
    6. TAYE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LTD1× · 4%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06dc4f
    DF
    Buyer
    DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
    Sector
    Education & Training