Planning

Nuclear Curriculum Platform - call for Expressions of Interest

COGENT SKILLS

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Planning

11 Jun 2021 at 11:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Skills Strategy Group, located in England, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Nuclear Curriculum Platform - call for Expressions of Interest". This procurement process aims to gather expressions of interest for developing an online platform providing nuclear-related curriculum materials for educational institutions. The engagement end date for interested suppliers is set for 18th June 2021, with subsequent discussions in June, evaluations and contracting in July, and an expected project delivery start in August 2021. This initiative falls under the industry category of Education and training services, with an outlook for one year of service, which may be extended based on satisfaction with the output.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, curriculum development, and e-learning solutions, particularly those with expertise in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to participate, especially if they have experience in creating engaging online educational materials or working with employers to integrate relevant industry insights into educational contexts. Interested contractors will have the chance to innovate and contribute to the nuclear sector's educational landscape, potentially enhancing their market presence and expanding their client base.

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Notice Title

Nuclear Curriculum Platform - call for Expressions of Interest

Notice Description

The Nuclear Skills Strategy Group requires expressions of interest to provide the services outlined below. The purpose of this EOI is to inform the potential suppliers of this opportunity and gather interest for internal planning purposes. TIMETABLE 18th June 2021 Return date for this EOI. June Discussions with potential suppliers July Evaluation and contracting August Start delivery Overall requirement The Nuclear Skills Strategy Group is investigating the feasibility to contract for a serviced online platform to provide nuclear-related curriculum material for schools and colleges in England. The NSSG is prepared to consider working with more than one contractor, so EOIs that relate to only part of the following description can be eligible. We are also prepared to consider flexibility in how the service is delivered, and ideas are welcome accordingly. The service will provide a programme of materials to support teacher/lecturers in contextualising the curriculum to the nuclear sector, developed in close consultation with employers. The aim is to embed industrial context and careers information, into a portal that is accessed by tutors, parents and pupils/ students. This will support teacher Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, to enable a more sustained impact in schools. The contract will primarily consist of: * development of new materials and lesson plans, mapped to the curriculum, to support subject teachers and careers advisers deliver careers advice, information and guidance * providing these materials for schools on a contextualised online platform The potential supplier will be appointed for approximately one year from August 2021 to carry out all tasks outlined in the specification. If the NSSG is satisfied with the service provided, the contract will be extended beyond the first year. Interested contractors should state an indicative price for delivery in the first year. This will be treated as indicative only, and might be varied by negotiation before contracting depending on the outputs required. Service definition: Features of the service will include: * interactive online science lessons with handouts and assessment for learning activities, mapped against multiple curricula including the Science National Curriculum * video segments filmed directly in the workplace, with sector experts contributing to the lessons and explaining how the topics relate to their organisation * a careers platform with information on nuclear sector and more generic STEM job roles The contracting organisation would be expected to: * Work with employers to design a series of lesson materials * Film, edit, produce and host tailored lessons * Develop and host career profiles * Provide detailed management data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on school engagement, numbers of lessons accessed, with geographical and demographic breakdowns

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfe7bc72-61af-48cb-8dee-3df4c1d96445
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 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2021Expired
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
COGENT SKILLS
Contact Name
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1GG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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