--- title: "Provision of Science Analysis" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-07-25" --- # Provision of Science Analysis Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc271033-bb04-4477-9ce7-6cce027c78c3.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint a supplier for the "Provision of Science Analysis" project. This procurement falls within the research and development services industry category, with a total value of £55,000. The open procedure in this tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 8 August 2018. The contract period will commence on 3 September 2018 and is expected to conclude by 31 January 2019. Responses should be directed to the Standards and Testing Agency located in Coventry, England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in psychometric services and data analysis, particularly those adept at using software such as flexMIRT and SPSS. As the work requires advanced statistical analysis to support educational assessments, firms with a strong background in outcomes analysis and psychometrics will find this tender particularly relevant. The project not only provides a chance to secure a significant contract but also offers the potential to contribute to the advancement of educational assessment methodologies. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) intends to commission a supplier to provide psychometric services to the Test Development Division of the Standards and Testing Agency in the form of outcomes analysis and technical evidence on the 2018 key stage 2 live science sampling tests. Psychometrics is a highly specialist area and due to a number of factors resource is currently not available within the Psychometrics team. Key Deliverables: * Provide the outcome analysis and technical evidence to STA in an agreed format, to enable STA to construct a methodology and outcomes report, for science sampling The analyses required are: o Utilising the software flexMIRT and the statistical package SPSS, graded response model item response theory and simultaneous latent regression modelling. Converting plausible values to outcomes according to the agreed scale score range, IRT assumption checking, sub-score analysis and item reporting based on the above analysis are also required. * Work alongside the STA senior psychometrician whilst we undertake quality assurance of the analysis. Any deviations or discrepancies will need to be discussed and addressed to our satisfaction. Additional information: E-mail: Testdevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk and Sarah.Welland@education.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 3BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Sherbourne | | Westminster constituency | Coventry North West | | 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 - 25 Jul 2018 at 13:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf - 24 Jul 2018 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf - 26 Jun 2018 at 08:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa04149-85f8-4b7e-899f-43ecac4854cf 25th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4f9579f-b209-442d-a32a-a7d4c96feb1a Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b64cebaa-9aa4-4bb4-8159-458e75779ac5 Clarification document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8966ecd-f553-4ff6-809f-3834741b8446 Invitation to tender revised 24.7.2018 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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