--- title: "Curriculum Programme Pilot" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-09-12" --- # Curriculum Programme Pilot Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a2744ac-b792-4043-8d03-dc173f150525.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently undertaking the Curriculum Programme Pilot, which was launched on 26 July 2018 and is an integral part of the £7.7 million Curriculum Fund. This procurement activity is categorised under education and training services and is taking place in England. The pilot aims to support schools in developing high-quality curriculum resources for history, geography, and science at key stages 2 and 3. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with applications closing on 17 September 2018 at 11:45 PM. The contract period is set to commence on 1 January 2019 and will last for two terms, concluding on 31 July 2019. The maximum funding available for the first programme is estimated at £150,000, with an additional £100,000 for further programmes. This is an open procurement method below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that create innovative educational materials and curriculum support services. Businesses that specialise in developing educational resources, training teachers, or providing consultancy in the educational sector would be particularly well-suited to apply. Participation in this pilot can enhance reputation and visibility, allowing successful bidders to forge partnerships with schools and thereby expand their market reach within the educational sector. ## Notice The Department for Education launched the Curriculum Programme Pilot on 26 July 2018. This pilot is the first phase of the PS7.7m Curriculum Fund, a manifesto commitment to support schools and teachers access high quality curriculum resources. The curriculum programme pilot funding is for schools that have developed high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum programmes in history, geography and/or science at key stages 2 and/or 3. The fund will allow schools with high quality, knowledge-rich programmes to work with other schools to refine and test the effects of their programmes on reducing teacher workload and improving pupil outcomes. The pilot will run from January 2019 for 2 terms, and will be open to schools with programmes in history, geography and/or science, for key stages 2 and/or 3. Curriculum programmes are complete packages of the resources teachers need to provide a national curriculum subject across a key stage. ESTIMATED VALUE: Up to PS150,000 for the first programme piloted, with up to PS100,000 for each additional programme. (PS2.4m available across all pilots). Additional information: **** New 14 August 2018 Q/A now attached ***New on 3rd August - Webinar slides now attached and Q&A document will be published here shortly.*** The specification of requirements document provides further information and can be found, along with the application form, on gov.uk by following the link https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-fund-programme-pilot You can also register for information webinars about the curriculum fund by following the link below: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curriculum-programme-pilot-tickets-48406442974 Webinar slides and Q&As arising from webinars will be uploaded onto this page shortly after the event. The deadline for applications is Monday 17 September 2018 at 11.45pm. Please note that this is a grant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 Sep 2018 at 14:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 11 Sep 2018 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 5 Sep 2018 at 09:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 29 Aug 2018 at 10:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 21 Aug 2018 at 16:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 14 Aug 2018 at 14:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 3 Aug 2018 at 09:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc - 1 Aug 2018 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f09aa456-a4fc-4161-8712-d34c99fa34dc 12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-fund-programme-pilot The specification of requirements document - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curriculum-programme-pilot-tickets-48406442974 Register for information webinars about the curriculum fund - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc5ec08c-c93c-4b75-add9-669825704ce7 Webinar slides - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ceae9d9-f910-4f97-b089-e3891cb26461 Q/A from Webinar - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d29c6b6d-95e8-49be-b3ac-1095c0c6e8cb Updated Webinar slides - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b287ecad-ca8d-45bf-9698-fd79c4973d22 Q/A from Webinar 29.8.18 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35dda1e7-6779-47e5-aab8-b10944ccba15 Q/A from Webinar 5.9.18 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95bc640d-a58c-4456-8b1b-cbfb4e67d8a4 Q/A from Webinar 5.9.18 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccc67903-e2bd-4f99-9041-3dbbf19bf39e Q/A from Webinar 12.9.18 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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