--- title: "NCCE Subject Matter Expert" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE" published: "2021-06-30" --- # NCCE Subject Matter Expert Buyer: NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea80d0e-de4b-4576-abd4-0c3d006d7833.json) ## Summary The National STEM Learning Centre is seeking to appoint consultants for the "NCCE Subject Matter Expert" tender, aimed at enhancing computing education in England. This opportunity falls under the primary education services category, with key activities focused on engaging schools within Local Authority Districts 5 or 6. The tender period is set to close on 31st August 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2021 and running until 31st July 2022. Consultants are expected to work primarily from home but may need to travel to schools for face-to-face support, incurring reasonable travel expenses. The procurement method is selective, with contracts awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £100,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on educational services, particularly those specialising in computing and computer science. Organisations that can demonstrate expertise in educational support, curriculum development, and consultancy services for schools will be well-positioned to compete. The day rate for consultants is up to £400, making this an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to collaborate with local educational authorities and significantly contribute to improving computing education in their communities. ## Notice The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) are seeking to appoint a number of consultants to work with schools and colleges to promote the development of their computing and computer science provision. The NCCE is funded by the Department for Education and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England. Run by a consortium made up of STEM Learning, the Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, our vision is to achieve a world-leading computing education for every child in England. We provide high-quality support for the teaching of computing in schools and colleges, from Key Stage 1 through to A level. Our extensive range of training, resources and support covers elements of the curriculum at every Key Stage, catering for all levels of subject knowledge and experience. PRIMARY FOCUS The focus of a primary SME is to engage and support schools in Local Authority Districts 5 or 6 within the hub region. They will support them by first analysing the needs of the school and its teachers before working with computing leads on an action plan to further develop their computing curriculum, this action plan can run over a 1-3 year period, using a purpose built, supportive toolkit. SECONDARY FOCUS The secondary focus is split into two main priorities: 1. Engage with and support schools who either do not currently offer GCSE computing science, or need some support in maintaining the subject at GCSE. SMEs will first work with senior leaders and then middle leaders to identify the barriers and needs of the school, before developing a comprehensive one year action plan, to ensure that school is in the best position to have GCSE CS as part of their provision moving forward. 2. Engage and support schools in Local Authority Districts 5 or 6 within the hub region. They will support them by first analysing the needs of the school and its teachers before working with computing leads on an action plan to further develop their computing curriculum, this action plan can run over a 1-3 year period, using a purpose built, supportive toolkit. Additional information: Start date: September 2021 Length of opportunity: Until end of July 2022 Location of the Work: Working primarily from home, this is a regional post as you will be expected, at times to travel to schools within the Computing Hubs region to give face to face support. Posts will be based in a region, to achieve full geographical coverage, and will support a number of secondary schools and colleges within their assigned region, working closely with their appropriate Computing Hubs. The potential number of days available for this contract will vary based on the need within the Computing Hubs regions. The list of Computing Hubs that are looking to recruit for this role can be found at https://teachcomputing.org/hubs Fee: Consultants will be paid a day rate of up to PS400 for undertaking the work of the programme. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid by or from the computing hub and will be in line with STEM Learning's expenses policy. How to apply: Please contact the NCCE via computing-hubs@stem.org.uk stating which of the Computing Hubs you would be interested in applying to for this role. You will then follow the standard process of recruitment for that Computing Hub. Closing date for applications: As soon as possible. For any queries regarding the opportunity please contact: computing-hubs@stem.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447d2392-8cd8-45d3-842e-9533c0b77623 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447d2392-8cd8-45d3-842e-9533c0b77623 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447d2392-8cd8-45d3-842e-9533c0b77623 30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a4143bc-0bf0-4cc6-aeaa-5bc1bb86b94b NCCE Subject Matter Expert Function and Role ## Notice URLs - https://teachcomputing.org/ - https://teachcomputing.org/hubs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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