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title: "Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026"
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# Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f5e0

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of research and evaluation services related to the Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026. The contract, valued at 672,330.89 GBP, commenced on 29th February 2024 and will conclude on 28th March 2027. The procurement is in the services category, following an open procedure with the main procurement criteria focused on service delivery approach, project and quality management, staff resources, cybersecurity, and community benefits.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in research and development services and related consultancy services to compete for a contract with the Scottish Government. Companies with expertise in assessing educational outcomes and conducting field research for international comparative studies, like the Progress in Reading Literacy Study, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. Interested parties should review the specific award criteria outlined, ensuring alignment with the requirements stipulated by the buyer for successful participation in this opportunity.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is placing a contract for the provision of research and evaluation services in relation to a Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS)2026. The contract starts on 29th February 2024 and ends in 28th March 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is awarding a contract with an external Service Provider for the provision of IEA Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026. The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international comparative study directed by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). The aim of PIRLS is to assess and compare the reading performance of pupils across at approximately 9 to 10 years of age. The assessment is undertaken using a reading literacy test completed by pupils and a questionnaire completed by pupils' teachers, headteachers, and parents/guardians. The development work for PIRLS 2026 will be carried out by the IEA International Study Center (ISC) at Boston College, USA. However, for each study, each participating country is expected to provide a National Research Coordinator (NRC) to help review test material, to carry out the fieldwork in their own countries to standards specified by the International Study Centre (ISC), and to produce an encyclopaedia article which describes education policy and practice in their country. The Service Provider will be required to conduct the fieldwork and undertake NRC duties. Additional information: The maximum value of the contract is inclusive of an optional no cost three month extension period. This will allow for work to be completed in the event there is a delay.

Renewal: Optional 3 month no cost extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007822-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £672,330 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## 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
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2024 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007822-2024
- 14 Nov 2023 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033644-2023
- 22 Aug 2023 at 11:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024617-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750136
- https://www.pearson.com/en-gb.html
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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