Award of PIRLS 2026 National Research Coordinator & Study Centre Contract to Pearson Education Limited
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of PIRLS 2026 National Research Coordinator & Study Centre Contract to Pearson Education Limited
Awarded 23 May 2024
Awarded23 May 2024
Value£1,595,098.00
SupplierPearson Education Limited
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 2y 2mo4y 7mo term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 23 May 2024Expires 29 Dec 2028
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The Department for Education awarded a contract to Pearson Education Limited for the Progress in Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2026 National Research Coordinator & National Study Centre for England.
The contract, valued at £1,595,098, was awarded via the CCS Research & Insights DPS.
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