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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021: National Centre for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2020 at 11:06

Award

20 Dec 2019 at 14:23

TenderAmendment

14 Jun 2018 at 15:25

Tender

14 Jun 2018 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, is conducting a tender for the "Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021" to establish the National Centre for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been initiated with expressions of interest previously invited until 12 noon on 9th July 2018. The project is classificationed under research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000) and is designed to assess the educational outcomes in the UK against international standards, with the contract period running from 30th November 2018 to 31st March 2023. The tender was published on 14th June 2018, using an open procurement method that is below the financial threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education consultancy and research, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in educational assessment, data collection, and analysis are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, offering innovative methodologies and insights that can contribute to the development of national educational standards and improved outcomes for students. Engaging in this process could open pathways for growth and collaboration within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021: National Centre for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Notice Description

We invite expressions of interest to form the National Centre to administer the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Developments (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Studies such as PISA compare education outcomes around the world. They help us to understand the strengths of our school system and where we need to improve. It is DfE's vision to offer world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. international comparison studies such as PISA tell us how well we are doing this. The role of the National Centre is: * Undertake the National Project Manager role, being the UK representative to the study and inputting to decisions on how PISA 2021 will be run. * Administer PISA 2021 in the UK (excluding Scotland) according to the specification agreed at international level by the PISA Board of Participating Countries, and meeting OECD requirements in order that data for the UK is included within the international dataset, analysis and reporting. * Collect sufficient data for results to be reported separately for each of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. * Prepare and disseminate national reports for each of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which present findings in both an international context, and according to the priorities of each country. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON on MONDAY 9th JULY 2018 Additional information: The budget is not disclosed as the methodology and resources required are detailed in the ITT. The contract for PISA 2018 in UK (excludingScotland) may assist as a guide to the scope of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696fc249-fc30-4409-9c38-0c2fbfe7e5c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,049,271 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2019 - 29 Dec 2023 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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