--- title: "Level 3 Mathematics Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-07-20" --- # Level 3 Mathematics Support Programme Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7caf2dc6-4a95-40f9-bb7a-6311cdf7d467.json) ## Summary The Level 3 Mathematics Support Programme is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the Department for Education in the education and training services sector. This programme aims to improve participation and attainment in level 3 mathematics across England, particularly targeting students, teachers, and schools in low-participation areas. The engagement period concludes on 23rd February 2018. The estimated contract value is £16 million, with a projected start date of 1st April 2018 and a contract duration of up to two years, potentially extending for an additional 24 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational sector, particularly those that specialise in curriculum development, teacher training, and resource provision for mathematics. Companies that offer innovative teaching tools, professional development services, or scalable educational programmes will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could lead to substantial growth as it aims to enhance mathematics standards and expand educational services for students in 16-19 state-funded institutions. ## Notice See 'Attachments' for a Word version of the advert. The purpose of the Level 3 Mathematics Support programme is to improve and increase participation and attainment in level 3 mathematics through targeted support to those students, teachers, schools and colleges who need it the most. The programme will improve the quality and capacity of mathematics provision post-16, through high quality professional development, support and resources for teachers to teach AS/A level mathematics, further mathematics and Core Maths. The programme will ensure that students in all 16-19 state funded schools and colleges can access AS/A level further mathematics provision. The programme will scale up Core Maths provision, to increase the number of students in 16-19 state funded schools and colleges studying the qualification. Working directly with schools and colleges, the programme will stimulate student demand for level 3 mathematics qualifications to increase the number of students, particularly girls, studying mathematics post-16. The programme will focus on Opportunity Areas (OAs) and areas of low level 3 mathematics participation to improve and increase the number of students studying mathematics post-16 to support social mobility. Additional information: The government is committed to improving standards in mathematics to match those in the best education systems in the world. Mathematics is central to improving productivity and increasing social mobility. Securing a good mastery of the subject is important to young people's opportunities for further study and training and for future employment. As well as equipping young people with the knowledge and skills demanded in manufacturing, construction and engineering, mathematics provides young people with the ability to research and analyse issues using evidence, and to think critically and logically. The most recent results from the OECD's 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) study report that there has been no significant improvement in numeracy for 15 year olds in England over the last decade. In 2015, the UK was ranked 27 out of 70 countries for mathematics performance while south-east Asian jurisdictions such as Singapore and Shanghai continue to top the rankings. The government has introduced significant reforms with the aim of raising standards and restoring rigour to qualifications and the curriculum. New A levels are currently being introduced, with teaching of these new A levels in mathematics and further mathematics starting in September 2017. The government has recently published Professor Sir Adrian Smith's independent review of post-16 mathematics, which made a strong case for the value of mathematics to all students. He has made a series of recommendations for improving the quality of provision, including the provision of government funding to support level 3 mathematics. The DfE will be holding a briefing session at 14.30 at Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT on Thursday 10 August 2017 for organisations interested in tendering for this contract. If you would like to attend this event you must register your interest via email at Maths.IMPLEMENTATION@education.gov.uk. Please include the name of your organisation and the words 'L3 Maths supplier briefing event' in the title of your email, and provide the name and contact details of the person(s) wishing to attend. Two places shall be available for each prospective organisation wishing to attend this event. The estimated value of the contract is PS16m The period of the contract is estimated to be 1st April 2018 - 31st March 2020 with options to extend for up to a further 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032806c-2e52-4d55-a89d-91e4cf34bb7d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 20 Jul 2017 at 10:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032806c-2e52-4d55-a89d-91e4cf34bb7d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7032806c-2e52-4d55-a89d-91e4cf34bb7d 20th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7642d6c2-e514-4a7e-b5f5-3d704dd09a3c Word version of the advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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