Planning

Languages - Non-Statutory guidance - Expression of Interest

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

13 Oct 2022 at 14:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement process titled "Languages - Non-Statutory guidance - Expression of Interest" within the Education and training services industry. The Department is seeking a lead drafter and advisory panel members to develop non-statutory guidance for languages education for 7- to 14-year-olds. The closing date for completing the EOI response forms is 11:59 on 4th November, with the engagement end date set for 4th November. The procurement will take place in London, England.

This tender opportunity can benefit businesses interested in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in developing educational materials and engaging with the sector for curriculum design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement. By successfully bidding for this contract, businesses can contribute to improving the transition between educational stages, benchmarking attainment levels, and enhancing language uptake at higher education levels in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Languages - Non-Statutory guidance - Expression of Interest

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to procure, via an expression of interest (EOI) a lead drafter and advisory panel members to develop non-statutory guidance for languages education for 7- to 14-year-olds. The role of the lead drafter will include: i. Leading on writing the guidance, confirming the content under the guidance of an expert panel and providing draft text in a timely way so that the guidance is agreed and published within set timescales; ii. Attending approximately 5 online panel meetings over a 12-month period; iii. Reflecting the comments of the expert panel in your drafting; iv. Producing a finalised guidance document within a specific timeframe. The role of the advisory panel will include: i. Engaging with the sector on what is the best means of approaching the guidance; ii. Attending approximately 5 online panel meetings over a 12-month period; iii. Making suggestions for content, commenting on draft iterations of the guidance document and collating relevant information; iv. Discerning good practice for incorporation into written guidance; The lead drafter and advisory panel will produce a document that seeks to improve transition between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, benchmarking expected attainment levels, and assisting, in the longer term, in improving the uptake of languages at GCSE level and beyond. The non-statutory guidance is due to be published in late 2023. There are two EOI Response Forms relevant to each of the roles. If you want to apply for both roles you will have to fill in both templates, however there is overlap in criteria where we are happy for you to copy your answers over. The closing date for completing the EOI response forms is 11:59 4th November. Bidders who are not already registered on DfE procurement portal can register here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com When registered and signed in to Jaggaer you will need to express an interest in the opportunity to be able to access all relevant documentation. For any assistance required in registering or reviewing the documentation, please contact the Jaggaer helpdesk: help_UK@jaggaer.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c14f0f0d-a50b-4bbb-9dc4-177fdcb4db26
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
13 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2022Expired
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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