Tender

Provision of Science Analysis

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

25 Jul 2018 at 13:39

TenderAmendment

24 Jul 2018 at 09:54

Tender

26 Jun 2018 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint a supplier for the "Provision of Science Analysis" project. This procurement falls within the research and development services industry category, with a total value of £55,000. The open procedure in this tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 8 August 2018. The contract period will commence on 3 September 2018 and is expected to conclude by 31 January 2019. Responses should be directed to the Standards and Testing Agency located in Coventry, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in psychometric services and data analysis, particularly those adept at using software such as flexMIRT and SPSS. As the work requires advanced statistical analysis to support educational assessments, firms with a strong background in outcomes analysis and psychometrics will find this tender particularly relevant. The project not only provides a chance to secure a significant contract but also offers the potential to contribute to the advancement of educational assessment methodologies.

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Notice Title

Provision of Science Analysis

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to commission a supplier to provide psychometric services to the Test Development Division of the Standards and Testing Agency in the form of outcomes analysis and technical evidence on the 2018 key stage 2 live science sampling tests. Psychometrics is a highly specialist area and due to a number of factors resource is currently not available within the Psychometrics team. Key Deliverables: * Provide the outcome analysis and technical evidence to STA in an agreed format, to enable STA to construct a methodology and outcomes report, for science sampling The analyses required are: o Utilising the software flexMIRT and the statistical package SPSS, graded response model item response theory and simultaneous latent regression modelling. Converting plausible values to outcomes according to the agreed scale score range, IRT assumption checking, sub-score analysis and item reporting based on the above analysis are also required. * Work alongside the STA senior psychometrician whilst we undertake quality assurance of the analysis. Any deviations or discrepancies will need to be discussed and addressed to our satisfaction. Additional information: E-mail: Testdevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk and Sarah.Welland@education.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

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