Planning

National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

11 Sep 2018 at 09:10

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Sep 2018 at 09:42

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Apr 2018 at 16:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of procuring the National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM), which aims to enhance mathematics education across the UK. This initiative forms a key part of the DfE’s drive to improve teaching quality and student attainment in mathematics. The anticipated contract will commence on 1 August 2019, concluding on 31 July 2022, with a potential one-year extension. Interested parties can engage with the DfE until 25 November 2018, with a supplier event scheduled for 24 September 2018 in London to discuss the procurement process. The budget for this project is estimated at £3 million annually.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities for organisations involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in mathematics education, curriculum development, and teacher training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the DfE aims to foster collaboration among suppliers. Engaging in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to enhancing educational standards but also to establish valuable partnerships with other providers during the planned market engagement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to undertake a procurement exercise in Autumn 2018 for the National Centre of Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM). The National Centre forms part of the overall drive to reinforce the importance of mathematics education, improve the teaching of mathematics and increase the mathematical attainment of young people. The contractor will work with and coordinate the work of the Maths Hubs network to enable all schools to implement the curricula and qualifications, and improve the quality of mathematics teaching more generally through strong leadership and a range of informed expert advice, resources, support and training. The contractor will drive the continued implementation of the Teaching for Mastery programme in primary and secondary. Prior to the release of the invitation to tender, the DfE will undertake market engagement activity for interested providers to learn more about the services, network with other providers, and input into the development of specification. Estimated Value: The total funding available for these programmes will be made clear during the procurement process, however it is estimated to cost PS3m annually. Additional information: ***New on 11th September 2018. We have arranged an Early Market Engagement day at which we will present further details of this procurement exercise. Our early market engagement event will:- explain to any potential bidder at a high level what our timeline is for this project, enable suppliers to create partnerships or other vehicles, should they wish, to bid, and give a general overview of the what the department is thinking. The details of the event are: Date: 24th September 2018 Timing: 2pm to 4pm Location: Department for Education, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Please confirm attendance via e-mail: Maths.Programme@education.gov.uk. Due to the size of the room, we are restricting organisations to two representatives.*** The DfE will administer the procurement process electronically via the Bravo Solution portal. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE (including final tender submission) will be conducted via the portal. A supplier event will take place in London in the autumn of 2018, for organisations to gain a better understanding of the DfE's requirements. This will also provide an opportunity for networking and possible consortia discussions. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please email Maths.Programme@education.gov.uk to express interest. You will then be added to a direct mailing list for further information. Bidders who are not already registered on the Bravo Solution portal can register here: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login/shtml For any assistance with the portal, bidders should contact the Bravo helpdesk: help@bravosolution.co.uk To register interest, please email: Maths.Programme@education.gov.uk. START AND END DATES OF THE CONTRACTS: Start Date: 1 August 2019 End Date: 31 July 2022 with the option to extend a further year. Please note that this PIN 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 National Maths Education Centre is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df675e2c-9e65-41b4-bf08-f63ceb2e07be
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
11 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 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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