Tender

Reading Expert for Reading Hub Council

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Tender

23 Mar 2020 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Skills Funding Agency is seeking an expert in reading for the "Reading Expert for Reading Hub Council" tender, which falls under the education and training services category. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, with a tender deadline set for 10 April 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2020 and will run until 1 March 2021, with a total contract value of £4,250. The services are intended for various delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and other regions, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for educational professionals, particularly those with expertise in systematic synthetic phonics and early language development. Businesses specialising in literacy training, educational consultancy, or related fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could boost a company's profile by establishing a relationship with the Department for Education, ultimately contributing to the improvement of literacy education for disadvantaged children.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reading Expert for Reading Hub Council

Notice Description

The Department for Education is seeking to procure professional services from one expert in reading with a focus on systematic synthetic phonics, to become a member of the English Hubs Council. It is preferable you have wider specialisms, including in early language or developing a love of reading as the Hubs Council are keen to develop a balanced membership of specialism of experts. The English Hubs Council provides advice to the Department for Education (DfE) on developing the scope and strategic direction of the English Hubs programme and the work of the English Hubs Training Centre to ensure change and improvement in the teaching of early language and literacy. The English Hubs Council forms part of the national English Hubs Programme, a PS26m investment to drive improvement in the teaching of early language and reading, working through 34 high-performing hub schools and their literacy specialists. The 34 hub schools are supported by DfE who will also provide secretariat support for the Hubs Council. The English Hubs Training Centre trains literacy specialists in hub schools to improve outcomes in supported schools, with an emphasis on the most disadvantaged children. The Training Centre also quality assures the work of the literacy specialists within hub schools. Further detail of the role is included in the attachments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/048a4b21-7c47-4c06-911e-c4edca94cad8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£4,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
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

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