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title: "National Project Manager for the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competences (PIAAC) 2021 for UK"
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# National Project Manager for the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competences (PIAAC) 2021 for UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6ba3f7-df40-47f3-b3a1-4431cf11bc35

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England is seeking a National Project Manager for the Programme for International Assessment of Adult Competences (PIAAC) 2021 for the UK. This procurement is classified under research and development consultancy services and falls within the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below the threshold. The deadline for expressions of interest was set for 12 noon on 27th July 2018, with an established contract period starting from 30th November 2018 and ending on 31st March 2024. The opportunity is applicable across various locations including the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy, particularly those with experience in educational assessments and international surveys. Companies capable of managing large-scale field trials and data analysis may find this contract beneficial. As the outcome of this project will contribute to the OECD's international comparison reporting, firms that can demonstrate compliance with various specifications and have a track record in similar initiatives will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

We invite expressions of interest for the contract of National Centre for the UK to administer the OECD's International Survey of Adult Skills (also known as the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)) in accordance with the agreed specification. The main responsibilities involve undertaking field trial and main stage fieldwork across the participating UK nations and preparation of data return for international comparison reporting. The National Centre also liaises with the appointed international co-coordinator (ETS) to ensure compatibility and compliance with the various specifications and standards required. Finally, the contract covers a full suite of reporting and dissemination deliverables for the UK findings. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON on FRIDAY 27th JULY 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3e52ca-acc8-41a7-a008-5f0da3475a62 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,463,477 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KANTAR PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3e52ca-acc8-41a7-a008-5f0da3475a62
- 12 Mar 2021 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279b7d9-305e-4d08-bace-f2ee26e39fc9
- 6 Jul 2018 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279b7d9-305e-4d08-bace-f2ee26e39fc9
- 6 Jul 2018 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279b7d9-305e-4d08-bace-f2ee26e39fc9
- 6 Jul 2018 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279b7d9-305e-4d08-bace-f2ee26e39fc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee3e52ca-acc8-41a7-a008-5f0da3475a62
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5279b7d9-305e-4d08-bace-f2ee26e39fc9
  12th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c060e6ac-5af4-43dd-a700-83c3d5fdad0b
  Expression of Interest
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f30b69ea-ca6b-48d3-a57b-cf5760aadeec
  EOI Form

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