--- title: "Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021: National Centre for England, Wales and Northern Ireland" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-01-13" --- # Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021: National Centre for England, Wales and Northern Ireland Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0a7685c-3b55-4c86-bc5a-fba792408ff0.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, based in London, is conducting a tender for the "Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021" to establish the National Centre for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been initiated with expressions of interest previously invited until 12 noon on 9th July 2018. The project is classificationed under research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000) and is designed to assess the educational outcomes in the UK against international standards, with the contract period running from 30th November 2018 to 31st March 2023. The tender was published on 14th June 2018, using an open procurement method that is below the financial threshold. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education consultancy and research, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in educational assessment, data collection, and analysis are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, offering innovative methodologies and insights that can contribute to the development of national educational standards and improved outcomes for students. Engaging in this process could open pathways for growth and collaboration within the education sector. ## Notice We invite expressions of interest to form the National Centre to administer the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Developments (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Studies such as PISA compare education outcomes around the world. They help us to understand the strengths of our school system and where we need to improve. It is DfE's vision to offer world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background. international comparison studies such as PISA tell us how well we are doing this. The role of the National Centre is: * Undertake the National Project Manager role, being the UK representative to the study and inputting to decisions on how PISA 2021 will be run. * Administer PISA 2021 in the UK (excluding Scotland) according to the specification agreed at international level by the PISA Board of Participating Countries, and meeting OECD requirements in order that data for the UK is included within the international dataset, analysis and reporting. * Collect sufficient data for results to be reported separately for each of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. * Prepare and disseminate national reports for each of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, which present findings in both an international context, and according to the priorities of each country. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON on MONDAY 9th JULY 2018 Additional information: The budget is not disclosed as the methodology and resources required are detailed in the ITT. The contract for PISA 2018 in UK (excludingScotland) may assist as a guide to the scope of the project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696fc249-fc30-4409-9c38-0c2fbfe7e5c9 | | 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 | 13 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Sep 2019 | | Contract period | 5 Sep 2019 - 29 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,049,271 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | 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 - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Jan 2020 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696fc249-fc30-4409-9c38-0c2fbfe7e5c9 - 20 Dec 2019 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696fc249-fc30-4409-9c38-0c2fbfe7e5c9 - 14 Jun 2018 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e34deb-e7ba-4a96-999c-d00aa0c85f4d - 14 Jun 2018 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e34deb-e7ba-4a96-999c-d00aa0c85f4d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/696fc249-fc30-4409-9c38-0c2fbfe7e5c9 13th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e34deb-e7ba-4a96-999c-d00aa0c85f4d 14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c806c22d-f1eb-4275-b079-b1f67fc243da Expression of Interest Form (EOI) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22a57dd2-0abd-42b1-b9ec-1f6f4776ca1d Expression of Interest (EOI) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e78101bb-81bb-4b0a-8d57-68f1af3f7a70 Contract for PISA 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e30cfabd-7f93-4840-ae3e-04e5a2aca9b0 Contract agreement PISA 2021 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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