Award

Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 National Research Coordinator & National Study Centre for England. (con_25449)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

29 May 2024 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded the Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 National Research Coordinator & National Study Centre for England to Pearson Education Limited. This selective procurement process involved a contract value of £1,595,098. The tender period ended on February 6, 2024, with a contract period starting on May 24, 2024, and ending on December 29, 2028. The buying organization is based in London, England, and falls under the research and development consultancy services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector, especially those with a large scale. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are also considered suitable for this procurement. Being a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, businesses interested in education research and development projects should explore potential partnerships or future opportunities within this industry category for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 National Research Coordinator & National Study Centre for England. (con_25449)

Notice Description

*This is not a call for competition* This is the award notice for: Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 National Research Coordinator & National Study Centre for England. The competition was carried out via the CCS Research & Insights DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0599c086-6da4-4749-85ec-ec1c8113ba59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b76998-943c-4269-97a3-a510008bb913
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,595,098 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,595,098 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

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