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title: "IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 - National Study Centre for England"
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# IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 - National Study Centre for England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a73d5359-d59d-411a-a19c-c40690f06124

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) in England is conducting a tender to establish the National Study Centre (NSC) for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023. The contract pertains to research and development services within the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Pearson Education Limited on 6th August 2021, and running from 1st February 2021 until 30th June 2025. Key deadlines included a submission deadline for expressions of interest that closed on 29th October 2020, and the opportunity was published on 12th October 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering research projects in the education sector. Companies skilled in administering international assessments, showcasing successful recruitment and retention strategies for study participants, and possessing knowledge of the English educational system, particularly in maths and science, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on collaboration with international partners further underscores the potential for businesses to engage in meaningful contributions to education standards in England.

## Notice

We invite expressions of interest to form the National Study Center (NSC) to administer the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 in England (only). England participates in international comparison studies to benchmark our education policy and performance against other countries, review system strengths and weaknesses in an international context, and monitor trends over time. This aligns with DfE's vision to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. Further details are contained within the attached advert but, in brief, England's NSC will be expected to: * Work with IEA and its contractors to shape the study internationally to reflect England's policy priorities. * Design the national research project to meet TIMSS requirements in England. * Deliver the national research project in England. * Disseminate findings of the survey in ways that meet study requirements. Please note the deadline of 17:00 on Thursday 29th October 2020 for the receipt of expressions of interest. Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words overall. The expected value of the contract is not being disclosed at this stage. The methodology and resources required will be detailed in any forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e372dd5-21b3-4443-acc5-5f58c9ba4f64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2021 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,253,528 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 25 Aug 2021 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e372dd5-21b3-4443-acc5-5f58c9ba4f64
- 12 Oct 2020 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea83365-9684-4f1e-a334-e5d8260b1876
- 17 Aug 2020 at 15:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb65b82-cc96-4983-b8d8-d3d1044eea9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e372dd5-21b3-4443-acc5-5f58c9ba4f64
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea83365-9684-4f1e-a334-e5d8260b1876
  12th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb65b82-cc96-4983-b8d8-d3d1044eea9b
  17th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.iea.nl/studies/iea/timss/timss2023
  TIMSS 2023
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9c9c348-fc1f-4cbb-adb3-ca8486d07469
  EOI Advert TIMSS
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b3c7986-b67f-499e-99a0-229686930886
  IEA TIMSS 2023 brochure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03925797-236c-43a1-935a-7b37fb9e7a37
  EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdf09f3a-a199-45f7-a0a4-85d1a4246f57
  T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8c112eb4-44c8-4ad4-a0e6-8091eb7bc201
  Redacted Contract

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