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title: "IEA Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021, National Research Centre for England"
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# IEA Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021, National Research Centre for England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d357659b-5cce-4276-a533-a29458b8ec7c

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department For Education in England, aims to establish the National Research Centre for the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement's (IEA) Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021. This project falls under the category of research and development services, with an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 8 February 2019, and the resultant contract commenced on 1 April 2019, set to conclude on 31 March 2023. The total awarded value for this contract is approximately £1,107,441.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in designing and administering educational assessments, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in such contracts not only promotes growth but also contributes to shaping educational policies in England through evidence-based research.

## Notice

We invite expressions of interest to form the National Research Centre (NRC) to administer the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) Progress In Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 in England (only). England participates in international comparison studies to benchmark our education policy and performance against other countries, review our systems strengths and weaknesses in an international context, and monitor trends over time. This aligns with DfE's vision to offer world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. Further details are contained within the attached advert but, in brief, England's NRC 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 PIRLS requirements in England. * Deliver the national research project in England. * Disseminate findings of the survey in ways that meet study requirements. DEADLINE FOR RESPONSES IS NOON ON THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2019 Additional information: Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1000 words overall

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50078bf-56bd-427d-81bc-90e4dcf9d7df |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Nov 2019 - 29 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,107,441 |
| 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

- 10 Mar 2021 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50078bf-56bd-427d-81bc-90e4dcf9d7df
- 16 Jan 2019 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c011957e-bd21-47b9-afb3-d441c587015f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50078bf-56bd-427d-81bc-90e4dcf9d7df
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c011957e-bd21-47b9-afb3-d441c587015f
  16th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfe31d47-9857-40bb-9dcb-510cc04cfa75
  EOI form PIRLS 2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fafb551-8d57-4d33-b1d9-37395cd821b6
  PIRLS 2021 Brochure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36cc6a23-e499-4cb1-97c8-29ca05ad4337
  EOI form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7cc92781-129c-439c-aa3d-192ef111953a
  Redacted Contract

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