Planning

In-Class and Catch-Up Curriculum Resources

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

08 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is planning a procurement process for "In-Class and Catch-Up Curriculum Resources," categorized under education and training services. The project aims to contract a service provider who can develop, host, and support a diverse range of educational resources that comply with the national curriculum standards. This tender is in the planning stage, with a service value estimated at £3,900,000. A market engagement event is scheduled for 17th February 2021, allowing potential providers to discuss requirements and the upcoming procurement process, with formal contract notice expected by 8th March 2021.

This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on resource creation, hosting platforms, and teacher support. Companies with expertise in developing digital curriculum materials, educational diagnostics, and online learning support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in the market event may provide valuable insight and a competitive edge to interested businesses as the Department for Education seeks to enhance its educational offerings.

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Notice Title

In-Class and Catch-Up Curriculum Resources

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking a service provider to create and host a range of free in-class and catch-up curriculum resources to support teachers with their in-class lesson delivery and catch-up activity. All resources to fully meet the standards of the national curriculum. It is anticipated that the range of services may include: the creation and maintenance of various in-class and catch-up resources in various formats hosting of the resources for a specified time period on publicly available platform support for teachers to use the service and service implementation, management and reporting core concepts for teachers to understand the key knowledge and skills needed by pupils to build understanding, make connections and progress within a subject area diagnostic tests to support teachers in identifying gaps in pupil learning, enabling them to identify next steps and assign a package of resources to help pupils resolve gaps in knowledge and address misconceptions

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority is seeking a service provider to create and host a range of free in-class and catch-up curriculum resources to support teachers with their in-class lesson delivery and catch-up activity. All resources to fully meet the standards of the national curriculum. It is anticipated that the range of services may include: # the creation and maintenance of various in-class and catch-up resources in various formats # hosting of the resources for a specified time period on publicly available platform # support for teachers to use the service and service implementation, management and reporting # core concepts for teachers to understand the key knowledge and skills needed by pupils to build understanding, make connections and progress within a subject area # diagnostic tests to support teachers in identifying gaps in pupil learning, enabling them to identify next steps and assign a package of resources to help pupils resolve gaps in knowledge and address misconceptions The range of subjects to be covered by both in-class and catch-up resources is being determined and will be fully set out in the specification should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a contract notice and invitation to tender. We envisage that the diagnostic tests will be downloadable by teachers and completed between teacher and student. The above is neither an exhaustive or final requirement. It is subject to development prior to the publication of any potential subsequent contract notice. The Contracting Authority is holding a market engagement event on Wednesday 17th February 2021 at 2pm which will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of market engagement session being to: # share the Contracting Authority's early thinking around the potential requirement # seek views from potential providers on the potential requirement # give an overview of the procurement process should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice To access the session details, please visit the contracting authority's e-procurement portal at https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ There are no restrictions on the number of potential providers who may register the market engagement session. Potential providers are advised that joining the session does not: # constitute a formal expression of interest, intention or commitment to submit a tender response # give any advantage over any potential provider(s) who do not join the session The Contracting Authority may, without prejudice, use feedback from the session to help inform the development of the potential requirement. For potential providers unable to attend the session and/or who have sight of this notice after the session, any delivery materials (slide deck, etc.) will be available on the contracting authority's e-procurement portal. Potential providers are advised that should the Contracting Authority subsequently publish a formal contract notice, the procurement will be managed (including the submission of tender responses) via the contracting authority's e-procurement portal. To register an account, please visit: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/ Should the Contracting Authority subsequently move to a formal procurement exercise it will be advertised on Find a Tender and contracts finder via publication of the appropriate notices. Potential providers may wish to monitor Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk Additional information: This notice is for information only. The Contracting Authority may or may not subsequently publish a formal contract notice in the future. The value at II.1.5) above is an estimate only based on a potential contract term of 15 months (a three month implementation period followed by a one year delivery period).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029154
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002541-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Andy Machin
Contact Email
andrew.machin@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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