Tender

Primary Educational Content Writers

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION

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25 Sep 2020 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is currently soliciting tenders for the position of Primary Educational Content Writers, aimed at enhancing primary education services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 9th October 2020. Successful candidates will be engaged on a fixed-term basis, with contract dates set from 12th October 2020 to 31st December 2020. The initiative is part of a collaborative programme supported by the National Centre for Computing Education, focusing on delivering educational content and resources in computing for schools. The remuneration for this role is based on deliverables, calculated at £33 per hour, with the total contract value estimated at £8,910 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses and individuals with expertise in computing education and content development. Companies specializing in educational services or individuals with a background in teaching or curriculum development, particularly those familiar with the National Centre for Computing Education's resources, would be well-suited to compete. The flexible nature of the roles, requiring a commitment of one to two days per week, makes this an appealing option for various professionals looking to expand their impact in primary computing education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Primary Educational Content Writers

Notice Description

Based: Remote (UK only) Rate: Deliverables-based (calculated using PS33 per hour) Basis: Fixed-term, temporary; part-time or full-time Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK About us: The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity working to put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world. We want more people to be able to harness digital technologies for work, to solve problems that matter to them, and to express themselves creatively. Established in 2008 and first known for our product - the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer - the Foundation has developed educational content and programmes that are helping millions of people learn new knowledge and skills. Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world's largest networks of free computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. Fixed-term opportunities: Working with our partners in the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), we are delivering a comprehensive programme of support for computing teachers in primary and secondary schools. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the way we teach computing and computer science. As part of this programme, we are seeking individuals with a background in primary computing education to work with us on a fixed-term basis to complete a variety of projects related to the development of educational content. This work will include, but is not limited to: - Creating online training content for computing teachers - Reviewing and updating teaching resources from the Teach Computing Curriculum Each contracted role will be supported by a Learning Manager, and will be flexible in nature. Each piece of work will be self-contained, and we are looking for people who can commit one to two days a week over a fixed-term period. Requirements: - A teaching qualification, or teaching experience - Excellent subject knowledge in computing/computer science up to key stage 2 - A thorough knowledge of the NCCE's Teach Computing Curriculum for key stages 1 and 2 - A passion for computing education and supporting young people - Experience of using Google Drive and Google Docs to create, edit, and upload content - Excellent written English, as well as editing skills - The ability to produce engaging written and recorded materials - Experience of content production for digital platforms - The willingness to learn, and an interest in developments in the field How to apply: Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter outlining your skills, experience including your availability and an example of your work in your application via https://apply.workable.com/raspberrypi/j/EC01670A29/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6d509f-4bc3-47e7-8e98-d36f984e592f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Individual contractor recruitment
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,910 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 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
RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1NT
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Petersfield
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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