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IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 - National Study Centre for England

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2021 at 16:31

Award Notice
Tender

12 Oct 2020 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Planning

17 Aug 2020 at 16:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) in England is conducting a tender to establish the National Study Centre (NSC) for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023. The contract pertains to research and development services within the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Pearson Education Limited on 6th August 2021, and running from 1st February 2021 until 30th June 2025. Key deadlines included a submission deadline for expressions of interest that closed on 29th October 2020, and the opportunity was published on 12th October 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering research projects in the education sector. Companies skilled in administering international assessments, showcasing successful recruitment and retention strategies for study participants, and possessing knowledge of the English educational system, particularly in maths and science, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on collaboration with international partners further underscores the potential for businesses to engage in meaningful contributions to education standards in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 - National Study Centre for England

Notice Description

We invite expressions of interest to form the National Study Center (NSC) to administer the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 in England (only). England participates in international comparison studies to benchmark our education policy and performance against other countries, review system strengths and weaknesses in an international context, and monitor trends over time. This aligns with DfE's vision to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. Further details are contained within the attached advert but, in brief, England's NSC will be expected to: * Work with IEA and its contractors to shape the study internationally to reflect England's policy priorities. * Design the national research project to meet TIMSS requirements in England. * Deliver the national research project in England. * Disseminate findings of the survey in ways that meet study requirements. Please note the deadline of 17:00 on Thursday 29th October 2020 for the receipt of expressions of interest. Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words overall. The expected value of the contract is not being disclosed at this stage. The methodology and resources required will be detailed in any forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a73d5359-d59d-411a-a19c-c40690f06124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e372dd5-21b3-4443-acc5-5f58c9ba4f64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,253,528 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 2020Expired
Award Date
6 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2021 - 19 Dec 2025 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pearson Education Limited

Further Information

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