Award

Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2024 at 11:47

Tender

14 Nov 2023 at 14:51

Planning

22 Aug 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of research and evaluation services related to the Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026. The contract, valued at 672,330.89 GBP, commenced on 29th February 2024 and will conclude on 28th March 2027. The procurement is in the services category, following an open procedure with the main procurement criteria focused on service delivery approach, project and quality management, staff resources, cybersecurity, and community benefits.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services to compete for a contract with the Scottish Government. Companies with expertise in assessing educational outcomes and conducting field research for international comparative studies, like the Progress in Reading Literacy Study, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Interested parties should review the specific award criteria outlined, ensuring alignment with the requirements stipulated by the buyer for successful participation in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is placing a contract for the provision of research and evaluation services in relation to a Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)2026. The contract starts on 29th February 2024 and ends in 28th March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is awarding a contract with an external Service Provider for the provision of IEA Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international comparative study directed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). The aim of PIRLS is to assess and compare the reading performance of pupils across at approximately 9 to 10 years of age. The assessment is undertaken using a reading literacy test completed by pupils and a questionnaire completed by pupils' teachers, headteachers, and parents/guardians. The development work for PIRLS 2026 will be carried out by the IEA International Study Center (ISC) at Boston College, USA. However, for each study, each participating country is expected to provide a National Research Coordinator (NRC) to help review test material, to carry out the fieldwork in their own countries to standards specified by the International Study Centre (ISC), and to produce an encyclopaedia article which describes education policy and practice in their country. The Service Provider will be required to conduct the fieldwork and undertake NRC duties. Additional information: The maximum value of the contract is inclusive of an optional no cost three month extension period. This will allow for work to be completed in the event there is a delay.

Renewal: Optional 3 month no cost extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f5e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007822-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£672,330 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Jan Gillon
Contact Email
jan.gillon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON EDUCATION

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