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Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams

  • NHS England
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
  • 3 September 2024 to 31 March 2027

The contract covers two lots: Lot 1 provides initial and diagnostic assessments for English and Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and GCSE), including signposting to individual learning plans. Lot 2 provides 100% digitally secure functional skills assessments for approximately 5,000 learners, including remote invigilation services. The solution must integrate with internal and external learning resources to support staff progression and apprenticeship entry requirements.

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Published
19 February 2024
Awarded
3 September 2024
Open Awards
Contract length
31 months
Ends 31 March 2027

What the contract covers

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Provision of functional skills initial assessment, diagnostic testing, and digital examination services for health and social care workforce development.

  • Clear and reliable Initial Assessment and Diagnostic Assessment for Maths / English (Functional Skills, from Entry Level 1 to Level 2 and GCSE), indicating for each individual tested their functioning level and identifying topic areas of strength and weakness within Maths and English.
  • Diagnostic assessment results signposting learners to an Individual Learning Plan technically able to speak to internal resources and external courses and modules to improve areas of weakness.
  • 100% digitally secure functional skills’ assessments for approximately 5,000 learners.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Initial term
31 months
Contract dates
3 September 2024 to 31 March 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
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Category
Services
CPV codes
80000000

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https://bidskim.com/tender/822542/functional-skiils-initial-assessment-diagnostic-assessments-and-exams
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Last checked
5 November 2026

NHS England. Functional SkiIls Initial Assessment, Diagnostic Assessments and Exams. Contract award, 19 February 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/822542/functional-skiils-initial-assessment-diagnostic-assessments-and-exams (accessed 5 November 2026).