Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
THE BUCKINGHAMSHIRE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS
08615758
Walton Road
AYLESBURY
HP217RP
UK
Contact person: Sue Walton
E-mail: chairman.tbgs@gmail.com
NUTS: UKJ13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.thebucksgrammarschools.org/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Educational testing services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of the Secondary Transfer Test and Test Administration Services - Market Engagement
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) is a company set up by the 13 grammar schools in Buckinghamshire in order to commission, manage and administer the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test which is used to determine the suitability of children for a place at a Buckinghamshire grammar school.
The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of TBGS' intention to undertake pre-procurement market engagement prior to commencing procurement activity to appoint suitably qualified supplier(s) to deliver the required services.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The procurement is expected to be divided into two lots, Lot 1 Secondary Transfer Test Provision and Lot 2 Test Administration Services.\n\nIt is expected that the Services will be divided into two lots but TBGS is interested in exploring alternative arrangements for delivering the Services, e.g. the Service being delivered in a combined lot.\n\n\nExpressions of Interest\nTBGS would like to speak to suppliers interested in providing some or all of the required Services. To express interest suppliers should email the TBGS mailbox: chairman.tbgs@gmail.com by Monday 4 December 2023 at 12 noon.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Secondary Transfer Test Provision
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is taken by approximately 10,000 children each year at the start of the Autumn term when they are in Year 6. Pupils take the test at their own primary school or at one of the grammar schools.
The Services TBGS is seeking are:
Secondary Transfer Test Provision: TBGS requires tests to determine suitability for grammar school. This is expected to include test development, printing and delivery of test papers, marking and producing results data.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is expected that the Services will be divided into two lots but TBGS is interested in exploring alternative arrangements for delivering the Services, e.g. the Service being delivered in a combined lot.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Test Administration Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75121000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test is taken by approximately 10,000 children each year at the start of the Autumn term when they are in Year 6. Pupils take the test at their own primary school or at one of the grammar schools.
The Services TBGS is seeking are:
Test Administration Services: TBGS requires test administration services including test registration, issuing results, reviews and communications with parents and schools/test centres.
II.2.14) Additional information
It is expected that the Services will be divided into two lots but TBGS is interested in exploring alternative arrangements for delivering the Services, e.g. the Service being delivered in a combined lot.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
22/01/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by TBGS to undertake any procurement exercise.
In the event that TBGS might decide to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time.
Disclaimers and conditions: TBGS retains the right to not procure and this early market engagement is not binding. Any communication made between TBGS and any party in connection with this requirement, shall not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract will necessarily be offered.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/11/2023