Matrix Standard administration and management
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The Department for Education is seeking to procure an organisation to manage, administer and deliver the matrix Standard, the Government’s quality standard for the provision of information, advice and guidance on learning and work.
The contract will cover the delivery of a nationwide assessment and accreditation service for organisations seeking certification against the matrix Standard, including initial assessments, certification reviews and annual Continuous Improvement Checks (CICs).
As at December 2025, approximately 1,380 organisations are accredited, with several hundred assessments and checks undertaken annually.
The successful provider will be responsible for the effective end-to-end management of the Standard, including: delivery of assessment and accreditation services through a network of qualified independent practitioners management and maintenance of the matrix Standard we…
What the supplier must deliver
The Department for Education is seeking
The Department for Education is seeking to procure an organisation to manage, administer and deliver the matrix Standard, the Government’s quality standard for the provision of information, advice and guidance on learning and work.
The successful provider will be responsible
The successful provider will be responsible for the effective end-to-end management of the Standard, including:.
Quality assurance of assessment and certification processes
quality assurance of assessment and certification processes to ensure consistency and integrity of the Standard.
The service must be delivered across England
The service must be delivered across England and may include wider UK coverage, with assessments undertaken through a range of delivery methods including on-site, remote and hybrid approaches.
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