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ID 5967233 - DE - Statistics and Research - The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027

Awarded to PEARSON PLC

The Department of Education (DE)(buyer)

Published
Published 17 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 19 November 2025
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Overview

The Department of Education commissioned a National Study Centre (NSC) and National Research Coordinator (NRC) to deliver the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2027 in Northern Ireland, assessing mathematics and science attainment in primary year six pupils. The contract, valued at £766,299.93, was awarded to Pearson PLC on 1 December 2025 and is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£796,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 October 2025
Questions by
10 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£766,300
Award date
1 December 2025
Contract period
15 December 2025 → 31 December 2028
Winner
  • PEARSON PLC

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 December 2025

  2. Contract

    1 December 2025

  3. Tender Update

    7 November 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    17 October 2025

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