National Assessment Program - Opt-in assessments 2027
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is seeking suppliers to deliver and operate National Assessment Program opt-in assessments across New South Wales in 2027. The tender encompasses assessment design and administration support, secure test operations, data collection and processing, reporting, quality assurance, and compliance activities. This opportunity is suited to education assessment service providers, test administration and fieldwork firms, survey operations companies, and education data and measurement consultancies with experience in government and school contexts.
Frequently asked questions
- This tender relates to delivering and operating National Assessment Program opt-in assessments in 2027, including assessment design and administration support, secure test operations, data collection and processing, reporting, quality assurance, and compliance.
- The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is managing this tender.
- The assessments will be conducted across New South Wales, including the Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray, New England, Orana, Riverina, Southern Highlands, and Sydney regions.
- Likely suppliers include education assessment service providers, test administration and fieldwork firms, survey operations companies, and education data and measurement consultancies with government and school experience.
- The tender reference number is 617266.
- This tender falls under Education & Training, specifically Literacy & Numeracy Programs.
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