Matrix Standard administration and management
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-069af0 · Department for Education
Awarded to THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED for £3,000,000.
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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 website and associated digital services management of the practitioner register, including recruitment, training and ongoing professional development quality assurance of assessment and certification processes to ensure consistency and integrity of the Standard provision of management information and …
Awards
| Lot | Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED | £3,000,000 | 21 October 2026 |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 099711-2026 | 21 October 2026 |
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