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title: "ID 5967233 - DE - Statistics and Research - The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027"
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# ID 5967233 - DE - Statistics and Research - The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cefe

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## Summary

The Department of Education (DE) in Northern Ireland has successfully concluded an open procurement process to appoint a contractor for the "Statistics and Research - The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027". Managed by the CPD - Supplies and Services Division, the tender called for the establishment of a National Study Centre to administer the study across Northern Ireland. This contract was awarded to Pearson PLC, a large enterprise based in London, and it is valued at approximately £919,559.92 (gross). The contract period spans from 15 December 2025 to 28 February 2029, with an option for a seven-month extension. The procurement was classified under research and development services, and it adhered to the open procedure method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development consultancy field, particularly those experienced in executing large-scale educational assessments. Companies that can offer robust methodologies and demonstrate familiarity with similar international studies are ideally positioned to compete for such contracts. The project’s scale and the involvement of multiple stakeholders indicate further subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, highlighted by the tender's receptiveness to final-stage bids from smaller enterprises. Moreover, the project's association with an international study can enhance a company’s profile, fostering growth and innovation in educational research services across Northern Ireland and beyond.

## Notice

The Department of Education is responsible, under statute, for the provision of education for the children and young people of Northern Ireland and to promote the education system of Northern Ireland needs. The Department commissions evidence-based research including a number of international large-scale assessments of education systems. One such assessment is the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). TIMSS is a world-wide comparative study of the attainment in mathematics and science of pupils aged 9/10 years; primary year six in Northern Ireland. TIMSS is managed internationally by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). To deliver the study in participating countries the IEA, under the conditions of their agreement, require each country to employ the services of a National Study Centre (NSC), this centre is to be led by a National Research Coordinator (NRC). The NSC will be responsible for the delivery of the TIMSS 2027 nationally. The Department therefore wishes to appoint a contractor for the provision of a NSC as well as a NRC to deliver TIMSS 2027 in Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Following the initial contract period, there is 1 optional extension for a period of up to 9 months. Optional extension periods will be subject to review and satisfactory performance assessment by the Contracting Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085623-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £796,000 |
| Lots value | £796,000 |
| Awards value | £766,299 |
| Contracts value | £766,299 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DE) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | RATHGILL |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT19 7PR |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 08:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085623-2025
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078540-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 13:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072042-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066380-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085623-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078540-2025
  1st December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072042-2025
  7th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066380-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/account-ni-good-invoicing-practice
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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