Planning

Developing exemplar curricula for revised Functional Skills in Maths and English

EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION is seeking tenders for the development of exemplar curricula for revised Functional Skills in Maths and English. This initiative falls under the education and training services industry, with a planned procurement stage. The project is set to begin on 17th October 2016 and will run until 31st March 2017. Interested parties should be aware of the future notice date set for 8th September 2016, which provides an opportunity to register for further information. The total budget for this project is £80,000, which highlights its significance in improving educational outcomes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational resources, curriculum development, or training services, particularly those focusing on adult education and vocational training. Companies with experience in creating adaptable teaching materials for diverse learners—including apprentices and adults returning to education—would be well-suited to compete. This project aims to enhance the quality of maths and English education, thus contributing to improved employment outcomes and skills for individuals across various contexts. As such, engaged firms can play a vital role in the ongoing reform of functional skills education in the UK.

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Notice Title

Developing exemplar curricula for revised Functional Skills in Maths and English

Notice Description

Following our report, Making Maths and English Work for All, the Foundation is leading the Functional Skills Reform programme on behalf of the Department for Education and this is due to report in October 2016. We are currently consulting on a revised set of National Adult Literacy and Numeracy Standards and revised content for Functional Skills - seeking the views of employers, providers, subject specialists and learners. The central purpose of Functional Skills in maths and English is to give people the practical knowledge and confidence to be able to function effectively in work, study and life. Employers want and value 'applied and practical skills' in maths and English, which Functional Skills provide. Studying Functional Skills should prepare individuals to use maths and English in the varied contexts they will encounter in vocational study, in work and in life. They are studied by a range of different learners including apprentices; those studying technical, vocational and professional programmes; adults returning to education in order to improve their maths and English and young people for whom GCSE grade A*-C has not proved an achievable goal. They are also widely used in offender learning. Functional Skills are a good way to improve maths and English for many different cohorts, as they offer an immediately relevant curriculum and flexible assessment model which can be adapted to a wide variety of contexts and technical or vocational programmes - be they college-based or work-based. In some cases, they will provide learners with the literacy and numeracy skills needed to help them succeed at GCSE but this is not their primary purpose. Functional Skills qualifications are distinct from GCSE, which provide a strong foundation for further academic study and, at age 16, demonstrate evidence of students' achievements. Functional Skills are also distinct from ESOL qualifications which are designed to demonstrate the ability to communicate in English to enable work or further study in English-speaking countries. We will be seeking tenders to produce an exemplar curriculum in maths and English to support the teaching of revised Functional Skills and improve success rates for learners at all levels. These online documents will be uploaded to the Excellence Gateway and provide a useful resource for new and existing practitioners to support teaching of revised Functional Skills qualifications at all levels and be inclusive for all learners. The exemplar curricula should reflect a range of teaching approaches including example activities to broaden the choices and opportunities available to individuals as, for example, a citizen and living in the community, at work, in domestic and everyday life, in leisure activities and in education and training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed2a3672-516b-4390-a959-d39bac3bfee3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2016Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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