Tender

Curriculum Programme Pilot

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently undertaking the Curriculum Programme Pilot, which was launched on 26 July 2018 and is an integral part of the £7.7 million Curriculum Fund. This procurement activity is categorised under education and training services and is taking place in England. The pilot aims to support schools in developing high-quality curriculum resources for history, geography, and science at key stages 2 and 3. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with applications closing on 17 September 2018 at 11:45 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2019 and will last for two terms, concluding on 31 July 2019. The maximum funding available for the first programme is estimated at £150,000, with an additional £100,000 for further programmes. This is an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that create innovative educational materials and curriculum support services. Businesses that specialise in developing educational resources, training teachers, or providing consultancy in the educational sector would be particularly well-suited to apply. Participation in this pilot can enhance reputation and visibility, allowing successful bidders to forge partnerships with schools and thereby expand their market reach within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Curriculum Programme Pilot

Notice Description

The Department for Education launched the Curriculum Programme Pilot on 26 July 2018. This pilot is the first phase of the PS7.7m Curriculum Fund, a manifesto commitment to support schools and teachers access high quality curriculum resources. The curriculum programme pilot funding is for schools that have developed high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum programmes in history, geography and/or science at key stages 2 and/or 3. The fund will allow schools with high quality, knowledge-rich programmes to work with other schools to refine and test the effects of their programmes on reducing teacher workload and improving pupil outcomes. The pilot will run from January 2019 for 2 terms, and will be open to schools with programmes in history, geography and/or science, for key stages 2 and/or 3. Curriculum programmes are complete packages of the resources teachers need to provide a national curriculum subject across a key stage. ESTIMATED VALUE: Up to PS150,000 for the first programme piloted, with up to PS100,000 for each additional programme. (PS2.4m available across all pilots). Additional information: **** New 14 August 2018 Q/A now attached ***New on 3rd August - Webinar slides now attached and Q&A document will be published here shortly.*** The specification of requirements document provides further information and can be found, along with the application form, on gov.uk by following the link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-fund-programme-pilot You can also register for information webinars about the curriculum fund by following the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curriculum-programme-pilot-tickets-48406442974 Webinar slides and Q&As arising from webinars will be uploaded onto this page shortly after the event. The deadline for applications is Monday 17 September 2018 at 11.45pm. Please note that this is a grant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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