Tenders/SBE: Sole Source - The College Board (FY27)

SBE: Sole Source - The College Board (FY27)

SBE - State Board of Education

Published: Oct 26, 2026

Updated: Oct 26, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the education and training and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Higher Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender, designated as a Sole Source procurement from the United States, is issued by the SBE - State Board of Education in Illinois. The Bid Solicitation number is 27-586SBE-FINAN-B-54659, and the procurement is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). The tender is specifically for services or products provided by The College Board. Sole source procurements indicate that only one vendor is capable of meeting the specific requirements of the contracting authority. This often relates to proprietary products, unique expertise, or established long-term contracts. The State Board of Education is seeking to continue its relationship or acquire specific offerings from The College Board, which is known for its educational assessment and college readiness services. Typical requirements for such a procurement would focus on the continuation or expansion of these services, ensuring alignment with educational goals and student needs. Bidders are not sought in the traditional sense; rather, this notice serves to document the intent to procure from a single identified source. The focus will be on the terms, conditions, and pricing associated with this exclusive arrangement.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on October 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SBE - State Board of Education

SBE - State Board of Education has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: October 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SBE - State Board of Education in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.