Scope
Reference
313-NYC-CY
Description
North Yorkshire Council is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with finalising a future tender specification for the North Yorkshire Selection Test Scheme. The Ripon Grammar School selection test consists of one verbal reasoning and one non-verbal reasoning paper. The tests need to be tailored specifically to North Yorkshire Council's requirements and are marked and then standardised on the local cohort. Approximately 400 pupils take the tests each year.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
Contract locations
- UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 July 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
28 August 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The North Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNXY-8263-XCNL
County Hall, Racecourse Lane,
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Louisa Cordon
Telephone: +44 1609536901
Email: louisa.cordon@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government