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Status unknownUnited KingdomServices£3,000,000

Matrix Standard administration and management

Published
Published 18 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 28 August 2026 (36 days left)

Overview

The Department for Education is procuring a service provider to manage and administer the matrix Standard, the Government's quality standard for information, advice and guidance on learning and work. The contract covers delivering a nationwide assessment and accreditation service for approximately 1,380 currently accredited organisations, including initial assessments, certification reviews, and annual Continuous Improvement Checks, alongside managing the Standard's website, practitioner register, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement. This is a concession contract valued at approximately £3 million, funded through fees charged to assessed organisations and practitioner registration fees.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Status unknown
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 May 2026
Questions by
10 August 2026
Deadline
28 August 2026
Classification (CPV)
System quality assurance assessment and review servicesEducation and training services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Planning Update

    14 July 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Planning Update

    23 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Prior Information Notice

    18 May 2026

    View notice ↗

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