Published date: 6 July 2018

Last edited date: 12 March 2021

This notice was replaced on 12 March 2021

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Awarded contract (published 12 March 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

RPPU2017086

Published date

6 July 2018

Closing date

27 July 2018

Closing time

12am

Contract start date

30 November 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We invite expressions of interest for the contract of National Centre for the UK to administer the OECD's International Survey of Adult Skills (also known as the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC)) in accordance with the agreed specification. The main responsibilities involve undertaking field trial and main stage fieldwork across the participating UK nations and preparation of data return for international comparison reporting. The National Centre also liaises with the appointed international co-coordinator (ETS) to ensure compatibility and compliance with the various specifications and standards required. Finally, the contract covers a full suite of reporting and dissemination deliverables for the UK findings.

DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: 12 NOON on FRIDAY 27th JULY 2018

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About the buyer

Contact name

James Davison

Address

Chelesmore House
Coventry
CV1 2WT
England

Email

james.davison@education.gov.uk