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title: "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027_project_9737"
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# Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027_project_9737

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51929249-abeb-4415-a95a-1c5baae6e567

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 2027" was conducted by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, with a specific focus on the academic performance assessment for maths and science studies. The procurement process employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. With a tender period that ended on 3rd July 2025, the contract commenced on 28th July 2025 and will be valid until 31st December 2029. Geographically, this contract spans the United Kingdom and includes various international regions like the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The awarded contract, valued at £1,549,930, was granted to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in educational research and data analysis. Organisations adept in assessing educational achievement, gathering contextual data, and conducting international comparative studies would find this contract highly suitable. Furthermore, the contract prioritised suitability for SMEs and social enterprises (VCSEs), indicating a supportive environment for smaller or mission-driven companies to participate and leverage their expertise for both domestic and international educational assessments.

## Notice

This Procurement will establish a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of IEA Trends in Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) 2027 to - provide an assessment of the maths and science performance of year 5 and year 9 pupils; - gather contextual information to identify and analyse factors that impact on pupil attainment; and - gather data to enable international comparisons with other participating countries and also to measure trends over time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284bdf0-c2e6-4a88-a20c-a2f0016c4a1b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,549,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,549,930 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284bdf0-c2e6-4a88-a20c-a2f0016c4a1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6284bdf0-c2e6-4a88-a20c-a2f0016c4a1b
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67bef4a4-ed83-49b5-87e0-9ee448f66fd7
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