---
title: "Award of Research and Evaluation Services for TIMMS in 2027"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-157223"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-10-22"
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# Award of Research and Evaluation Services for TIMMS in 2027

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-157223

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, known in Welsh as Llywodraeth Cymru, has completed the award stage for a tender to provide Research and Evaluation Services for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) in 2027. The procurement was carried out through a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System, ref RM6126, and is classified under research services, with a CPV code of 73110000. This contract has been awarded to Pearson Plc, based in London, with the official signing taking place on 17th October 2025. The process, which is now closed for bids, was competitive, attracting three bids, and is located in Cardiff, Wales, where the Welsh Government’s Corporate Procurement Services is headquartered.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and evaluation services, particularly those specialising in educational studies and international assessments. The completion of this procurement underlines the importance of engaging in dynamic purchasing systems to access government contracts. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive research insights and international study evaluations, especially those with capacity and expertise in handling large-scale projects, would find such tenders beneficial to business growth. Furthermore, the collaboration with high-profile entities such as the Welsh Government and Pearson Plc can enhance a company’s credibility and visibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

This is an award notice following the conclusion of a mini competition for the appointment of a contractor to provide Research and Evaluation Services for the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) in 2027, through the Crown Commercial Services Research & Insights Dynamic Purchasing System ref RM6126. This opportunity is now closed and not open for bids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157223 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 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

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 10:17 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157223

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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