Planning

English Hubs Network Hubs Council

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

12 Nov 2018 at 14:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "English Hubs Network Hubs Council". This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aiming to enhance early language and literacy teaching as part of the DfE's Social Mobility Action Plan. The engagement period is set to conclude on 14th December 2018, with indicative timelines indicating that the expression of interest (EOI) will open in mid-December 2018 and close by mid-January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and run until 31st March 2020. The process will be conducted electronically via Contracts Finder.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education or training services. Companies with expertise in early language, phonics, reading, and writing, as well as those with experience in strategic advisory roles, would be well-suited to compete. The establishment of a Hubs Council aims to maximise the impact of the English Hubs Programme, making this a significant opportunity for organisations aiming to contribute to educational improvements and expand their service offerings within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

English Hubs Network Hubs Council

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to undertake an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to procure the services of experts to establish a Hubs Council for the English Hubs Network. In December 2017, we announced funding for a network of English hubs as part of the DfE's Social Mobility Action Plan (SMAP), with a specific focus on improving early language and literacy teaching. DfE is seeking to establish a Hubs Council to offer strategic advice to the department on the scope and direction of the English Hubs Programme, as well as expert advice on the work of the Hubs Network Training Centre, including the content of the training programme. The Council will comprise up to eight experts, with up to two (2) posts available for individuals with relevant experience and expertise in; early language, phonics, reading and/or writing. Two representatives from the active Hub School Network will also be appointed to the Council through a parallel process. The total value available for individuals will be made clear during the procurement process but successful applicants will be paid for time taken to attend and prepare for meetings, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed in line with departmental policy. Additional information: DfE will administer the procurement process electronically via Contracts Finder. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE (including EOI submission) will be conducted via Contract Finder. Indicative dates for procurement: * Mid-December 2018 - EOI opens * Mid-January 2019 - EOI closes * End February 2019 - indicative contract award. The contract start and end dates are expected to be 1 March 2019 to 31 March 2020. Please note that this Early Engagement is not a call to competition and the DfE is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. With procurement being dependent on ministerial priorities, funding for the Hubs Council is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c08dcf9-c6f0-415e-bc95-49ef9542d783
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Dec 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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