Delivery of Professional Skills Tests for Prospective Teachers
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedDelivery of Professional Skills Tests for Prospective Teachers
Awarded 30 Jun 2019
Awarded30 Jun 2019
Value£15,000,000.00
SupplierPSI Services UK Limited
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 4mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 June 2019Expired 29 June 2022
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to PSI Services UK Limited for a test delivery service and associated development processes to support the Professional Skills Tests for Prospective Teachers.
The service includes delivering the skills tests at a network of test centres, supporting the delivery of test content, and analysing and delivering reports required by the Department.
The tests are required to be available to prospective teachers on a continual basis and play a vital role in ensuring the Government's commitment to recruiting capable, high-quality teachers.
The contract value is AUD 15,000,000.
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