--- title: "Expression of Interest for National Curriculum - Oracy Framework Expert Sector Panel" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Department for Education" published: "2026-10-05" --- # Expression of Interest for National Curriculum - Oracy Framework Expert Sector Panel Buyer: Department for Education Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expert sector panel members to help develop a Primary Oracy Framework: non-statutory guidance intended to support effective teaching of oracy in schools. The framework will focus on primary education but also include secondary content, so relevant secondary expertise may be needed. Panel members will advise the Department and the lead drafter on the framework’s scope, accuracy and practical deliverability; draft or contribute to chapters; review successive drafts; and advise on evidence, good practice and sustainable delivery. The work includes regular panel meetings to discuss the content and reach consensus, as well as supporting the framework’s launch. Delivery is for the Department for Education in England, with evidence and examples from England and internationally invited. The buyer invited applications through an open expression-of-interest process. The application deadline set by the Department for Education is 4pm on 23 October 2026; applicants must complete the official form and submit it, with any requested supporting information, by email. The contract period is 9 November 2026 to 31 July 2027. The opportunity is for panel membership rather than a paid services contract: members serve on a pro-bono basis, with travel expenses reimbursed for in-person meetings. Applicants are directed to the specification and supporting application documents for the requirements and eligibility criteria, and must follow the application instructions. The stated scope includes regular meetings, drafting or reviewing framework content, advice on evidence and delivery, and support for launch. This role is suited to individuals or organisations able to contribute credible expertise in oracy theory, or extensive practical experience of delivering oracy across the curriculum. Relevant experience may include work in school programmes and professional development for teachers and leaders, across different education settings. Applicants should be able to assess whether guidance is accurate and deliverable, draft or improve written material, engage constructively in discussion and reach consensus with other panel members. The work also calls for the ability to identify evidence and examples of good practice from England and internationally, and to advise on sustainable delivery, including relevant sector innovation. Members are expected to review evolving drafts regularly and support the framework’s launch, including through their networks where appropriate. The role is unpaid, apart from reimbursement of travel expenses for in-person meetings. ## Notice The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint, via an expression of interest (EOI), expert panel members to support the development of the Primary Oracy Framework. Although this is a primary framework, this document will include secondary content and may require secondary expertise. The panel members will work with the lead drafter and DfE to produce a document that provides non-statutory guidance to support the effective teaching of oracy in schools. Panel members will have strong theoretical oracy-expertise and/or extensive experience of delivering oracy across the curriculum, in programmes for schools and CPD for teachers and leaders in different education settings. The role of panel member will include: i. providing expertise and experience to support the development of the framework, including on accuracy of content and deliverability of the content. ii. drafting sections/chapters of the framework and/or making contributions to sections/chapters. iii. attending regular meetings with the DfE & lead drafter to contribute to discussions on the scope and content of the document. The panel will provide advice and guidance and reach a consensus on the issues discussed. iv. advising on evidence and examples of best practice in England and internationally. v. providing regular reviews of content and comment on different iterations of the draft framework. vi. commenting on options for a sustainable approach to the delivery of the Primary-Oracy-Framework, taking account of relevant good practice and innovation from the wider sector. vii. supporting the launch of the Primary Oracy Framework, including using their own networks where appropriate. All panel members will operate on a pro-bono basis. However, where travel expenses are incurred by panel members for in-person meetings, the DfE will reimburse panel members. Governance and Quality Assurance The Department will appoint a lead drafter to develop and drafter the Primary Oracy Framework. This will be a pro-bono agreement, & no fees or commercial consideration will be paid by the Department under this agreement. To support transparency and independent challenge, an Expert Panel will be established through an open Expression of Interest process. How to Apply Applicants must review & comply with the requirements, eligibility criteria, and detailed application instructions set out in the attached documentation. Applications should include only the information and supporting evidence specifically requested within the application documents. Failure to follow the application instructions or provide the required information may result in the application not being considered. To be considered, applicants must: 1. Review attached Specification and supporting documents; 2. Complete the official EOI Application Form provided with this opportunity; 3. Submit the completed Application Form (and any requested supporting information) to oracy.FRAMEWORK@education.gov.uk by 4pm 23-10-26 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open Expression of Interest | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Department for Education | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | 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 - 5 Oct 2026 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501 5th October 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1312b9e9-7dfc-4aea-8b06-19153f21a1f2 Expert Panel - Application Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7172eb75-4c28-440a-87bd-0c56c76844e5 Expression of Interest - Oracy Framework - Expert Sector Panel Specification ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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