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title: "DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023"
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# DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02edad

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## Summary

The Department of Education in Northern Ireland has initiated a public procurement process for the "DE - Trends in International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 2023" project, classified under research services. The tender is currently in the 'active' stage with an open procurement method, inviting bids until 22 November 2021. The value of the contract is estimated at £750,000. The procurement process requires adherence to specific methodologies mandated by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA), as detailed in attached annexes. The project is set to continue for a duration of 1380 days, including provisions for a possible six-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational research and consultancy, particularly those experienced in electronic assessment methodologies and large-scale survey administration. Organisations focusing on data collection, educational assessments, and related educational services are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the emphasis on quality and cost in the evaluation criteria, businesses that can demonstrate robust methodologies and competitive pricing will be particularly attractive candidates for winning the contract.

## Notice

TIMSS has been conducted every four years since 1995. Northern Ireland has participated since TIMSS 2011 and TIMSS 2023 will be the fourth cycle of TIMSS Northern Ireland will have participated in. For the 2023 cycle TIMSS will transition to the electronic based assessment version of the study, eTIMSS. The student contextual questionnaire will also be delivered electronically which was initiated in TIMSS 2019. Tenderers should be aware of and reflect the methodology set out by the study organisers the IEA (see Annexes 1 and 2) and approved by the Department, in their tenders. Tenderers should pay particular attention to: * Sampling methodology; * School and pupil participation rates; * Pupil assessment mode; * Contextual questionnaires mode(s); and * Study administration procedures. For each of the above referenced aspects of the delivery of TIMSS 2023, tenderers should note that the NRC will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the IEA, as the study organisers, are met.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TIMSS has been conducted every four years since 1995. Northern Ireland has participated since TIMSS 2011 and TIMSS 2023 will be the fourth cycle of TIMSS Northern Ireland will have participated in. For the 2023 cycle TIMSS will transition to the electronic based assessment version of the study, eTIMSS. The student contextual questionnaire will also be delivered electronically which was initiated in TIMSS 2019. Tenderers should be aware of and reflect the methodology set out by the study organisers the IEA (see Annexes 1 and 2) and approved by the Department, in their tenders. Tenderers should pay particular attention to: * Sampling methodology; * School and pupil participation rates; * Pupil assessment mode; * Contextual questionnaires mode(s); and * Study administration procedures. For each of the above referenced aspects of the delivery of TIMSS 2023, tenderers should note that the NRC will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the IEA, as the study organisers, are met.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the contract for a further period of up to 6 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031596-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £641,221 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT19 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN09 Ards and North Down |
| Local authority | Ards and North Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballygrainey |
| Westminster constituency | North Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEARSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031596-2021
- 19 Oct 2021 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026176-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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