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title: "IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, National Study Centre for England"
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# IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, National Study Centre for England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d531d66-0956-44a4-9fdc-a99257c1fe63

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England is awarding a contract titled "IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2019, National Study Centre for England." This procurement falls under the research and development services category, specifically related to statistical research on educational performance. The procurement method is an open procedure, indicating wide accessibility for interested parties. The contract period commenced on 19th September 2017 and is set to conclude by 30th June 2021, with a total contract value of £1,217,183. The tender process has already reached the award stage, having been published on 10th August 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, research, and data analysis, particularly those with expertise in international educational studies. Companies capable of delivering high-quality research services, including data collection, analysis, and reporting according to established international standards, will find a suitable match here. Businesses seeking to collaborate with government departments on educational assessments and those looking to expand their portfolio in educational research initiatives could find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

England participate in international comparison studies to benchmark our education policy and performance against other countries, review our system strengths and weaknesses in an international context, and monitor trends over time according to independent measures. The information collected is a vital part of our evidence base, allowing us to hold ourselves accountable for providing our young people with a world-class education system, and enabling us to learn from the policies and practices in other countries. The International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is one such study. TIMSS is run every four-years and England has taken part since the study first took place in 1995. It provides participating countries internationally comparable data on the performance and attitudes of 9 to 10 (year 5) and 13 to 14 year olds (year 9) in mathematics and science, as well as comparisons of the curriculum and the teaching of these subjects in primary and secondary schools. The sixth cycle took place in 2015; 57 countries and more than 580,000 pupils participated. The Contractor will provide the role of TIMSS National Research Coordinator (NRC) and National Study Centre (NSC) and will deliver the TIMSS 2019 study in England to the specification and requirements of the IEA and its partners and contractors who together form the International Study Center (ISC). The Contractor shall use all reasonable endeavours to achieve the following high-level objectives and activities as reasonably requested by the ISC and the Department. * Complete the deliverables identified in this Contract to at least the standards described in the key performance indicators agreed by both parties. * Provide the role of NSC and NRC for England, including the roles and expertise that are expected by the IEA and their international contractors. * Prepare study instruments and administer eTIMSS 2019 (field trial and main study) ensuring IEA specifications and strict operational and response rate requirements are met, and the approach is aligned to the interests of the Department. * Undertake the sampling, data collection, coding and data cleaning requirements for the study in England, and additional national data analysis as requested by the Department throughout the duration of the contract. * Develop and deliver an appropriate communication and dissemination plan, which ensures the key findings are shared and understood by the main customer (the Department's Ministers and policy officials) within the national context of education policy and performance. This will include the publication of a national research report to coincide with the publication of international results - likely November 2020, and such products as agreed in an analysis and dissemination plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341aab15-17a5-42de-a08d-5c4657ccce4c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,217,183 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,217,183 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG8 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341aab15-17a5-42de-a08d-5c4657ccce4c
- 12 Dec 2017 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341aab15-17a5-42de-a08d-5c4657ccce4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341aab15-17a5-42de-a08d-5c4657ccce4c
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4724ed6-a293-4536-8040-5ecbd39daa6d
  Contract

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