Published date: 12 October 2020

This notice was replaced on 25 August 2021

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Awarded contract (published 25 August 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

DFERPPU 20-21/005

Published date

12 October 2020

Closing date

29 October 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2021

Contract end date

30 June 2025

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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

We invite expressions of interest to form the National Study Center (NSC) to administer the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 in England (only).

England participates in international comparison studies to benchmark our education policy and performance against other countries, review system strengths and weaknesses in an international context, and monitor trends over time. This aligns with DfE's vision to provide world-class education, training and care for everyone, whatever their background.

Further details are contained within the attached advert but, in brief, England's NSC will be expected to:

• Work with IEA and its contractors to shape the study internationally to reflect England's policy priorities.
• Design the national research project to meet TIMSS requirements in England.
• Deliver the national research project in England.
• Disseminate findings of the survey in ways that meet study requirements.

Please note the deadline of 17:00 on Thursday 29th October 2020 for the receipt of expressions of interest.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

IEA Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2023 - National Study Centre for England

  • Future opportunity
  • Published 17 August 2020

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Expressions of interests submitted must be no more than 1,000 words overall.

The expected value of the contract is not being disclosed at this stage. The methodology and resources required will be detailed in any forthcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT)

About the buyer

Address

St Paul's Place
SHEFFIELD
S1 2FJ
England

Email

international.surveys@education.gov.uk