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Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027_project_9737

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Aug 2025 at 14:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027" was conducted by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a specific focus on the academic performance assessment for maths and science studies. The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. With a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2025, the contract commenced on 28th July 2025 and will be valid until 31st December 2029. Geographically, this contract spans the United Kingdom and includes various international regions like the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The awarded contract, valued at £1,549,930, was granted to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in educational research and data analysis. Organisations adept in assessing educational achievement, gathering contextual data, and conducting international comparative studies would find this contract highly suitable. Furthermore, the contract prioritised suitability for SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a supportive environment for smaller or mission-driven companies to participate and leverage their expertise for both domestic and international educational assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027_project_9737

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of IEA Trends in Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) 2027 to - provide an assessment of the maths and science performance of year 5 and year 9 pupils; - gather contextual information to identify and analyse factors that impact on pupil attainment; and - gather data to enable international comparisons with other participating countries and also to measure trends over time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51929249-abeb-4415-a95a-1c5baae6e567
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284bdf0-c2e6-4a88-a20c-a2f0016c4a1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,549,930 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,549,930 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER

Further Information

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