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Award of Research and Evaluation Services for TIMMS in 2027

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, known in Welsh as Llywodraeth Cymru, has completed the award stage for a tender to provide Research and Evaluation Services for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) in 2027. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, ref RM6126, and is classified under research services, with a CPV code of 73110000. This contract has been awarded to Pearson Plc, based in London, with the official signing taking place on 17th October 2025. The process, which is now closed for bids, was competitive, attracting three bids, and is located in Cardiff, Wales, where the Welsh Government’s Corporate Procurement Services is headquartered.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and evaluation services, particularly those specialising in educational studies and international assessments. The completion of this procurement underlines the importance of engaging in dynamic purchasing systems to access government contracts. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive research insights and international study evaluations, especially those with capacity and expertise in handling large-scale projects, would find such tenders beneficial to business growth. Furthermore, the collaboration with high-profile entities such as the Welsh Government and Pearson Plc can enhance a company’s credibility and visibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Award of Research and Evaluation Services for TIMMS in 2027

Notice Description

This is an award notice following the conclusion of a mini competition for the appointment of a contractor to provide Research and Evaluation Services for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) in 2027, through the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System ref RM6126. This opportunity is now closed and not open for bids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157223
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157223
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Roberts
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / 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

PEARSON

Further Information

Notice URLs

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