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TIMSS

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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04 Dec 2025 at 11:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "TIMSS" has been conducted by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) to explore the benefits of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, aimed at advancing educational standards in Wales. The process falls under the industry category of "Administrative educational services" and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This procurement is at the award stage with the contract now active, having started on 5th December 2025 and set to conclude on 31st March 2029. The procurement method applied was 'direct' and categorised under 'Below threshold - without competition', indicating light-touch regime procurement regulations. The total contract value amounts to GBP 360,000 gross.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in administrative educational functions and participating in international educational studies. Although competition was not a requirement for this tender, enterprises that emphasise research and data analysis roles are well-suited to the awarded service contract. 'Stichting I.E.A. Secretariaat Nederland', a large-scale supplier based in the Netherlands, has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrating potential engagement for international businesses with the capacity to handle such educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TIMSS

Notice Description

Welsh Government will be exploring the possible benefits of The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to provide an understanding of Wales' national progress and the government and First Minister's commitment to an improvement in educational standards. It is believed that enriched information is important to help schools understand their learners and support self-evaluation and collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STICHTING I.E.A. SECRETARIAAT NEDERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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