---
title: "TIMSS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee92"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-04"
---

# TIMSS

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee92

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) pertains to the "TIMSS" project, which aims to assess educational progress within Wales through the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study. The project falls under the services category, specifically administrative educational services, and follows a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. Located in Cardiff, the procuring authority operates in compliance with Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process commenced with an award dated 4 December 2025, with the contract period stretching from 5 December 2025 to 31 March 2029.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, specifically those with expertise in administrative support for educational assessments. Large-scale organisations, like Stichting I.E.A. Secretariaat Nederland, which have been awarded the contract, can provide insights and solutions as the project focuses on improving educational standards in Wales. Enterprises with capabilities in delivering nuanced educational data and supporting governmental initiatives would find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and reinforcing their position in the educational sector.

## Notice

Welsh Government will be exploring the possible benefits of The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) to provide an understanding of Wales' national progress and the government and First Minister's commitment to an improvement in educational standards. It is believed that enriched information is important to help schools understand their learners and support self-evaluation and collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079645-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STICHTING I.E.A. SECRETARIAAT NEDERLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079645-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079645-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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