16-UDE-2026 Development and analysis of municipal natural science samples in osloskolen - New publication

PURPOSE AND SCOPE The Agency for Education is responsible for the design, execution and return of municipal tests, Oslo tests, in different disciplines/skills at a selection stage in primary and secondary schools. As a part of the work on design, quality assurance, implementation and return of results from the Oslo tests, the Agency for Education wants to enter into an agreement with a professional environment that will be responsible for science from the school year 2026/2027 until the end of the school year 2028/2029 with an option for up to two years. Background The Agency for Education (UDE) has a trial and follow-up plan that is included in a comprehensive work for on-the-go assessment and follow-up of the Students in Oslo.

The plan is a part of UDE's system for following up requirements in the law and regulations, including the national quality assessments. The aim of the system is to contribute to quality development in primary and secondary education and increased learning outcomes for the pupils. In addition to regular underway evaluations in the class room, tests and mappings provide useful information on the pupils ́ competence and areas of development.

This information shall be actively used by pupils, teachers and school managers to promote learning and ensure early efforts. The trial and follow-up plan includes both governmental tests (government mapping samples and national tests) and municipal tests (Oslo samples). Oslo tests apply for pupils in the 4th and 7th years.

These are implemented electronically and re-developed each year. Only one test will be carried out for years 2-5, but the contracting authority has an option for a sample no. 2. The assignment UDE would like a professional environment that shall be responsible for the municipal tests in the discipline of rnaturfag.

The Consultant shall develop, analyse and follow up the tests in accordance with the requirements in this annex. The contracting authority draws attention to the fact that the estimated value is based on historical data and the expected future need, and includes options. The estimate is only a guideline and is without obligation for the Contracting Authority.

See the Norwegian Public Procurement Regulations (SSA-O), annex 1 for further information on the assignment.