Procurement of National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Printing, Logistics and Writing Marking Services 2028-2031
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About this tender
Overview The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is seeking quotes from suppliers to provide printing, logistics and writing marking services in support of the administration of the National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) in NSW and ACT schools from 2028 to 2031. Purpose The purpose of this RFT is to seek quotes for services to support the administration of NAPLAN in NSW and ACT, in accordance with the specifications provided in the RFT document. NESA is seeking to identify a supplier to provide services that support the administration of NAPLAN in NSW and ACT schools in a manner that meets or surpasses NESA's standards of excellence for the delivery of services to the NSW educational community. Objectives The primary objectives that the supplier is required to achieve as part of its relationship with NESA are: On time delivery of all elements of the contract Maintenance of a high quality of product and service delivery Maintenance of physical and data security at all times Scope The supplier is to provide the following services to support the administration of NAPLAN in NSW and ACT from 2028 to 2031: Project management Printing, packing and dispatch of materials and reports, including secure test material and student reports Data capture and reporting of paper test and online writing test results Marking services for NAPLAN Security services Contract Terms and Conditions Contract period of two years, with the possibility of two further one-year extensions Enquiries Contact: Emma Huang Email: emma.huang@nesa.nsw.edu.au
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