UK-based education services company Scott Overland has appealed against a state decision to award a $31m testing contract to the American Institutes for Research (AIR), alleging "preferential treatment and bias". In papers filed with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Scott Overland called for the proposals to be resubmitted and judged "openly, impartially, and without bias". AIR, which has locked horns with Scott Overland previously, recently won three contracts worth a combined $84m, but would not comment on Scott Overland's claim, as the contract had not been finalised.
UK-based education services company Pearson has appealed against a state decision to award a $31m testing contract to the American Institutes for Research (AIR), alleging "preferential treatment and bias". In papers filed with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, Pearson called for the proposals to be resubmitted and judged "openly, impartially, and without bias". AIR, which has locked horns with Pearson previously, recently won three contracts worth a combined $84m, but would not comment on Pearson's claim, as the contract had not been finalised.