--- title: "Expression of Interest for reading experts for the English Hubs Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-01-17" --- # Expression of Interest for reading experts for the English Hubs Council Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97901991-3b79-4c1c-b990-fcb608223bba.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest for three reading experts to serve on the English Hubs Council. This procurement process is classified under the education and training services category, with a total value of £40,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with applications open until 31st January 2019. The successful candidates will provide strategic advice and expertise in early language and literacy, contributing to the enhancement of the English Hubs programme. The contract is set to commence on 4th March 2019 and will last until 28th February 2020, with opportunities available across various delivery addresses including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) focused on literacy and language development. Companies with expertise in systematic synthetic phonics and a commitment to fostering a love of reading among young learners will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only offers potential revenue but also a chance to influence literacy education in the UK, thereby enhancing their reputation and portfolio within the sector. ## Notice The Department for Education is seeking to procure professional services from three experts in reading with a focus on systematic synthetic phonics, to become members of the English Hubs Council. Members may also have wider specialisms, including in early language and developing a love of reading, to develop a balanced Council membership. The Council will provide advice to the Department for Education (DfE) on developing the scope and strategic direction of the English Hubs programme and the work of the English Hubs Training Centre to ensure change and improvement in the teaching of early language and literacy. The Council will also provide expertise in support of implementation activity as agreed with the DfE, for example in reviewing Annual Hub Development Plans. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | S 12F | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2019 at 09:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624 - 16 Jan 2019 at 14:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624 - 16 Jan 2019 at 14:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049634e5-dcc3-4427-8308-fdbb0beda624 17th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23fa3280-c66f-412e-accb-dcdfb2d16a78 Expression of interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7fae75d-b60d-41bb-9d01-ecffc40dff27 Standard terms and conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f487d781-33ec-4f0f-95fa-be2017d8d1f3 Expression of interest revised 17.1.19 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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