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title: "Advertisement for the appointment of Headteacher Reference Group members"
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# Advertisement for the appointment of Headteacher Reference Group members

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6fcea9f1-3111-4f61-a321-3efe2717b94f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender for the appointment of Headteacher Reference Group members, targeting professionals in education and training services. The application deadline is set for 17:00 on Friday, 2nd August 2019. This opportunity allows headteachers to influence national education policy through dedicated advisory groups. The tender was published on 8th July 2019, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1st January 2020 and conclude on 31st December 2020. Applications should be submitted via the specified email address.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for headteachers to engage with key policy-making processes, which could attract educational leaders from across the United Kingdom, including various educational institutions. Given the inclusive nature of the application criteria, headteachers regardless of their background are encouraged to apply, thus promoting diversity within the group. This initiative may also benefit SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises aiming to enhance their influence in education-related discussions and decisions.

## Notice

The Department for Education is looking for committed headteachers who would like the opportunity to contribute to national policy through the Primary Headteacher Reference Group and the Secondary Headteacher Reference Group. These groups of primary and secondary leaders act as an advisory body for Ministers and policy makers. This is an excellent opportunity for headteachers to make a lasting contribution to new and existing education policy in England. Additional information: If you are interested please see the information pack and application form, and submit your application to Recruitment.HTRG@education.gov.uk by 17:00 on Friday 2nd of August 2019. If you are applying for the Primary Headteacher Reference Group, please use reference code: PRIMARY-LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME. If you are applying to the Secondary Headteacher Reference Group, please use reference code: SECONDARY-LASTNAME-FIRSTNAME. If you have any questions about the role or your application, please use the email address above. Please note we will not welcome applications from recruitment agencies. We welcome applications from all headteachers irrespective of their race, gender; religious belief; disability; age; sexual orientation; whether they are unmarried, married or in a civil partnership; or whether they have undergone or are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade4470-ce1d-4e60-8360-c934b894bf34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Application round |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 8 Jul 2019 at 15:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade4470-ce1d-4e60-8360-c934b894bf34
- 8 Jul 2019 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade4470-ce1d-4e60-8360-c934b894bf34
- 8 Jul 2019 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade4470-ce1d-4e60-8360-c934b894bf34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ade4470-ce1d-4e60-8360-c934b894bf34
  8th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccaa4f33-bbd7-40e7-9da3-09dd9203e0d1
  Application form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea0cc559-f0ed-4a1f-86be-7df4e9ffbe7a
  Information pack
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eb6199e-562b-45e1-9c21-436e82b569e2
  Advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a77e995-3aef-4c81-aecd-ee9d988d97db
  Notice

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