--- title: "NCCE CS Champion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE" published: "2021-06-30" --- # NCCE CS Champion Buyer: NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fc645b8-4953-436e-9138-0710cd37603f.json) ## Summary The National STEM Learning Centre is currently inviting tenders for the position of CS Champion, aimed at enhancing the computing education curriculum in secondary schools across England. This initiative, part of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), will run from September 2021 until July 2022 and pays a day rate of up to £400. The procurement method for this tender is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender end date set for 31st August 2021. Interested parties must apply as soon as possible to participate in this significant educational endeavour. This opportunity is ideal for consultants with a strong background in computing education and experience working closely with educational institutions. It presents a chance for consulting firms and individuals skilled in teacher training and curriculum development to collaborate with the NCCE to increase teachers’ subject knowledge in computer science, ultimately enhancing the educational landscape in England. Firms that specialise in educational services, teacher training, or have expertise in computing would particularly benefit from this contract, positioning themselves to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of computing education. ## 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 curriculum. 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. The CS Champion function can be taken up by one person or shared between several people. This will be based on the region's needs analysis, secondary experience needed and the reach the CS Champion needs to achieve. Reporting directly to a Computing Hub team member, supporting them in meeting their KPIs, with oversight of the CS Champions provided by the CSA Programme Manager. The role of a CS Champion is to ensure that there are a sufficient number of teachers actively engaged, and completing the programme to ensure that the regional and national KPIs are achieved for this programme, which focuses on the training of teachers to be confident in their computer science subject knowledge up to GCSE. The CS Champion may also be called upon to drive the awareness raising and profile of the Computing CPD opportunities across and beyond the regions to build the capability, capacity and reach of the CS Accelerator programme, with a prime focus on upskilling teachers to deliver the GCSE curriculum. Key objectives for the CS Champion are to achieve: - A minimum level of engagement in the CSA programme, as set out in the target plan for their defined region. - A minimum level of completion of the CSA Programme, as set out in the target plan for their defined region. - Actively supporting and 'nudging' teachers through the programme, providing both generic and bespoke support as/when required. Essential Skills and expertise required from interested consultants: - Excellent knowledge of computing education. - Excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical understanding. - The ability to, and experience of, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including schools and colleges. - Good understanding of the wider educational landscape, and relevant regional issues, challenges and opportunities. - Highly developed all-round communication skills, orally and in writing. - Ability to think analytically and strategically, and respond creatively to challenges. - Experience of working remotely with colleagues to deliver successful outcomes. Additional information: 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. Start date: September 2021 Length of opportunity: Until end of July 2022 Location of the Work: Working primarily from home, with occasional travel to the Computing Hub or other schools within the region to provide face-to-face support to a group of teachers. 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/d8b34c6b-0a4a-4aa4-beb0-57f4b2f0397a | | 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 | £11,000 | | 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 - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 30 Jun 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b34c6b-0a4a-4aa4-beb0-57f4b2f0397a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8b34c6b-0a4a-4aa4-beb0-57f4b2f0397a 30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e10940cf-29c6-475b-85be-6fbb2ab57e2a NCCE CS Champion 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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