--- title: "English Hubs Network Hubs Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-11-12" --- # English Hubs Network Hubs Council Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1cac8adb-9fbe-4880-b999-57cf92cc72ab.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "English Hubs Network Hubs Council". This initiative falls under the education and training services category, aiming to enhance early language and literacy teaching as part of the DfE's Social Mobility Action Plan. The engagement period is set to conclude on 14th December 2018, with indicative timelines indicating that the expression of interest (EOI) will open in mid-December 2018 and close by mid-January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and run until 31st March 2020. The process will be conducted electronically via Contracts Finder. This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in education or training services. Companies with expertise in early language, phonics, reading, and writing, as well as those with experience in strategic advisory roles, would be well-suited to compete. The establishment of a Hubs Council aims to maximise the impact of the English Hubs Programme, making this a significant opportunity for organisations aiming to contribute to educational improvements and expand their service offerings within this sector. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) intends to undertake an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to procure the services of experts to establish a Hubs Council for the English Hubs Network. In December 2017, we announced funding for a network of English hubs as part of the DfE's Social Mobility Action Plan (SMAP), with a specific focus on improving early language and literacy teaching. DfE is seeking to establish a Hubs Council to offer strategic advice to the department on the scope and direction of the English Hubs Programme, as well as expert advice on the work of the Hubs Network Training Centre, including the content of the training programme. The Council will comprise up to eight experts, with up to two (2) posts available for individuals with relevant experience and expertise in; early language, phonics, reading and/or writing. Two representatives from the active Hub School Network will also be appointed to the Council through a parallel process. The total value available for individuals will be made clear during the procurement process but successful applicants will be paid for time taken to attend and prepare for meetings, with reasonable travel expenses reimbursed in line with departmental policy. Additional information: DfE will administer the procurement process electronically via Contracts Finder. No hard copy documents will be issued; all communications with DfE (including EOI submission) will be conducted via Contract Finder. Indicative dates for procurement: * Mid-December 2018 - EOI opens * Mid-January 2019 - EOI closes * End February 2019 - indicative contract award. The contract start and end dates are expected to be 1 March 2019 to 31 March 2020. Please note that this Early Engagement 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 Hubs Council is subject to change at DfE's absolute discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c08dcf9-c6f0-415e-bc95-49ef9542d783 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Dec 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 Nov 2018 at 14:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c08dcf9-c6f0-415e-bc95-49ef9542d783 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c08dcf9-c6f0-415e-bc95-49ef9542d783 12th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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