Tender

Expression of Interest for reading experts for the English Hubs Council

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for three reading experts to serve on the English Hubs Council. This procurement process is classified under the education and training services category, with a total value of £40,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with applications open until 31st January 2019. The successful candidates will provide strategic advice and expertise in early language and literacy, contributing to the enhancement of the English Hubs programme. The contract is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and will last until 28th February 2020, with opportunities available across various delivery addresses including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) focused on literacy and language development. Companies with expertise in systematic synthetic phonics and a commitment to fostering a love of reading among young learners will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only offers potential revenue but also a chance to influence literacy education in the UK, thereby enhancing their reputation and portfolio within the sector.

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Notice Title

Expression of Interest for reading experts for the English Hubs Council

Notice Description

The Department for Education is seeking to procure professional services from three experts in reading with a focus on systematic synthetic phonics, to become members of the English Hubs Council. Members may also have wider specialisms, including in early language and developing a love of reading, to develop a balanced Council membership. The Council will provide 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 Council will also provide expertise in support of implementation activity as agreed with the DfE, for example in reviewing Annual Hub Development Plans.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S 12F
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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