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title: "Research and Evaluation Services for the PIRLS in 2026"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-149221"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-04-01"
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# Research and Evaluation Services for the PIRLS in 2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-149221

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has recently concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the project titled "Research and Evaluation Services for the PIRLS in 2026". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research consultancy and primary education services. The primary location for this project is Cardiff, where the buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, is based. The contract was signed on 17th February 2025 with Pearson Plc as the awarded supplier. This project aims to provide insights into the performance of Year 5 learners in reading and literacy, using the PIRLS study as an international benchmark to evaluate and improve educational standards in Wales.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational research and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in evaluating educational performance and providing data-driven insights would find this project particularly attractive. Additionally, businesses capable of supporting professional learning and development in reading and literacy could substantially benefit from this contract by contributing to the enhancement of educational outcomes at a national level. The thorough evaluation of learner performance in a global context not only helps in shaping better educational practices but also opens avenues for long-term engagement with government-led educational initiatives.

## Notice

With the increased scrutiny on educational performance and the particular focus on reading and literacy, Welsh Government has taken the decision to actively seek participation in the PIRLS study. PIRLS would provide Welsh Government with an insight into the performance of year 5 learners in reading and literacy with an international benchmark. This in-depth information allows us to see and understand how learner performance interacts with learner characteristics and the school context. It will also enable us to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of our learners at a national level to assess where guidance and professional learning can be supported to improve teaching and learning. This evidence, with the international context, will enable us to better understand our learners' reading skills and how we can improve educational standards in reading going forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149221 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | PEARSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 09:20 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=149221

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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