--- title: "Sierra Leone JSS and SSS National Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Sierra Leone JSS and SSS National Assessment Buyer: MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c7251780-b20f-40fe-98ce-208519729da7.json) ## Summary Mott MacDonald is soliciting proposals from qualified, experienced suppliers to design and conduct a national assessment of pupil learning in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in Sierra Leone. The tender, titled "Sierra Leone JSS and SSS National Assessment," falls under the Research and Development services industry category. The assessment aims to provide insights into pupil learning, track progress relative to the Global Proficiency Framework and national curriculum, and inform policy and resource allocation decisions. Key deadlines include the proposal submission by 27 February 2025 at 09:15 am and the contract commencement planned for 3 March 2025, ending on 30 January 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method, involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender presents significant opportunities for companies experienced in educational assessments and research services. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply, making it suitable for a range of businesses looking to expand within the public sector. Suppliers will benefit from demonstrating their past performance, coherent approach, cost-effectiveness, and team expertise. The project requires gathering and presenting comprehensive data, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their analytical capabilities and contribute to meaningful educational improvements in Sierra Leone. ## Notice Mott MacDonald is inviting proposals from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to design and conduct a national assessment of pupil learning in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) in Sierra Leone. The purpose of the national assessment is to: -Provide insights into pupil learning in secondary schools in Sierra Leone, highlighting areas of progress and challenges -Enable tracking of progress in pupil learning in secondary schools in Sierra Leone relative to the Global Proficiency Framework and the national curriculum -Inform policy, planning and resource allocation decisions. The key questions to be answered by the national assessment are: 1.What are the English and Maths skills typically demonstrated by pupils in JSS1 and SSS1? Are these skills in line with what the national curriculum expects pupils to have achieved in these grades? 2.To what extent are skills in line with minimum standards proficiency levels expected of pupils in JSS1 and SSS1 as described in the Global Proficiency Framework (GPF)? 3.What topics or skills do pupils find more challenging? Are there any insights to support remediation efforts? 4.How large are the learning gaps by gender, wealth, disability, district and other pupil background characteristics? This large-scale, sample-based baseline assessment will be conducted using a paper-based test, administered to groups of pupils present in schools. The timing of the assessment will be finalised with the successful bidder. The sampling strategy will be designed to provide representative results at gender and district level. In addition to information about pupil learning, the assessment will collect and present descriptive (self-reported) statistics from pupils' and schools' characteristics at national and district levels to better understand contextual factors potentially associated with learning outcomes. The supplier is expected to use the Washington Group Questions to gather background data on disability. Interested suppliers are invited to submit a proposal for conducting the JSS and SSS national assessment.The proposal should include: Section 1: Work Plan and Approach Section 2: Past Performance Section 3: CVs Section 4: Financial Proposal (budget for Round 1 only) of the assessment (from design through to reporting) Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: *Evidence of proven performance on similar assignments *Coherence of the approach and work plan *Cost reasonableness and clarity of linkages to work plan *Proven experience and expertise the team, including any partners Eligible proposals will be those proposals that: * provide all sections of the proposal as per the instructions Proposals should be submitted to Rodney.William@mottmac.com no later than 09:15am on the 27th February 2025. Any clarification questions about the Term of Reference or submitting a proposal should be addressed to Rodney.William@mottmac.com latest by 26th February 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fb217-35ed-46ad-8b3f-8a69c60d8db2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED | | Locality | UNITED KINGDOM | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB1 2JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Petersfield | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 17:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fb217-35ed-46ad-8b3f-8a69c60d8db2 - 10 Feb 2025 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fb217-35ed-46ad-8b3f-8a69c60d8db2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0fb217-35ed-46ad-8b3f-8a69c60d8db2 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79cecce4-4faf-4506-8f8c-03e45a439bc3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7da8639c-1976-4f33-a8c1-b04361abb9cd - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe7133ee-e280-4fbb-b2bf-de34c0659831 ## Notice URLs - https://www.mottmac.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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