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DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023

Department of Education

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17 Dec 2021 at 13:05

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19 Oct 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Education in Northern Ireland has initiated a public procurement process for the "DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023" project, classified under research services. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage with an open procurement method, inviting bids until 22 November 2021. The value of the contract is estimated at £750,000. The procurement process requires adherence to specific methodologies mandated by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), as detailed in attached annexes. The project is set to continue for a duration of 1380 days, including provisions for a possible six-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational research and consultancy, particularly those experienced in electronic assessment methodologies and large-scale survey administration. Organisations focusing on data collection, educational assessments, and related educational services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the emphasis on quality and cost in the evaluation criteria, businesses that can demonstrate robust methodologies and competitive pricing will be particularly attractive candidates for winning the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023

Notice Description

TIMSS has been conducted every four years since 1995. Northern Ireland has participated since TIMSS 2011 and TIMSS 2023 will be the fourth cycle of TIMSS Northern Ireland will have participated in. For the 2023 cycle TIMSS will transition to the electronic based assessment version of the study, eTIMSS. The student contextual questionnaire will also be delivered electronically which was initiated in TIMSS 2019. Tenderers should be aware of and reflect the methodology set out by the study organisers the IEA (see Annexes 1 and 2) and approved by the Department, in their tenders. Tenderers should pay particular attention to: * Sampling methodology; * School and pupil participation rates; * Pupil assessment mode; * Contextual questionnaires mode(s); and * Study administration procedures. For each of the above referenced aspects of the delivery of TIMSS 2023, tenderers should note that the NRC will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the IEA, as the study organisers, are met.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TIMSS has been conducted every four years since 1995. Northern Ireland has participated since TIMSS 2011 and TIMSS 2023 will be the fourth cycle of TIMSS Northern Ireland will have participated in. For the 2023 cycle TIMSS will transition to the electronic based assessment version of the study, eTIMSS. The student contextual questionnaire will also be delivered electronically which was initiated in TIMSS 2019. Tenderers should be aware of and reflect the methodology set out by the study organisers the IEA (see Annexes 1 and 2) and approved by the Department, in their tenders. Tenderers should pay particular attention to: * Sampling methodology; * School and pupil participation rates; * Pupil assessment mode; * Contextual questionnaires mode(s); and * Study administration procedures. For each of the above referenced aspects of the delivery of TIMSS 2023, tenderers should note that the NRC will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the IEA, as the study organisers, are met.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to 6 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02edad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031596-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£641,221 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
BT19 7NA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Ballygrainey
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON PLC

Further Information

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