--- title: "Research to identify current practice in using a system of phonics with post 16 learners" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2017-12-06" --- # Research to identify current practice in using a system of phonics with post 16 learners Buyer: EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f840e27-e0b9-4870-bd83-952892ca3138.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is currently conducting an open tender for a research project entitled "Research to identify current practice in using a system of phonics with post 16 learners." This procurement process falls under the services category, primarily focusing on research services within the education sector. The tender was published on 6 December 2017 and will close on 18 December 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 20 December 2017 and run until 28 March 2018. The project addresses the significant reduction in learners engaging with Functional Skills in maths and English and seeks to explore the efficacy of phonics approaches at entry levels across various regions in the UK, including London, the North East, and the South West. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research and training services, particularly those familiar with adult education and inclusivity practices. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer encourages diverse approaches to overcome barriers to participation. Companies with expertise in phonics strategies and those able to engage with under-represented groups will particularly benefit from this tender, aligning with the Education and Training Foundation's goals of enhancing educational standards. ## Notice The Foundation aims to drive up standards in maths and English for all learners. We emphasise equality and diversity and the principles of inclusivity in all our work. Ways in which barriers to participation can be overcome and consideration of under-represented groups should be threaded throughout any tender response. The number of learners studying towards Functional Skills maths and English qualifications has reduced significantly over the last 2 to 3 years due to the focus on GCSE. However, these qualifications remain popular with adults and for some 16-19 learners with lower grades at GCSE. The revised subject content for Functional Skills includes using phonics to teach learners at entry levels. The level of knowledge and the application of any particular system of phonics currently used in the Further Education sector is not fully known. There is an array of different schemes for teaching phonics for young children and DfE offers information and guidance to help schools select an effective phonics programme. However, using phonics strategies for adults is under-researched. Maxine Burton in Phonetics for Phonics: underpinning knowledge for adult literacy practitioners: NIACE 2009 says, "There are no clear guidelines as to how to set about using phonics systematically with adults." Her book aims to provide underpinning knowledge on phonics to enable teachers to adapt existing phonics schemes for children to be effective with their learners. She also states that, "phonics instruction needs to be systematic, not half-hearted or ad hoc to be successful'. It is therefore critical to support the teaching workforce to use this method effectively. This invitation to tender is to review the extent of using phonics approaches with learners at entry levels across the sector ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9673b6-2313-4850-bbcc-53b7f707dd00 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 28 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | 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 | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80212000 - Vocational secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2017 at 11:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9673b6-2313-4850-bbcc-53b7f707dd00 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9673b6-2313-4850-bbcc-53b7f707dd00 6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV148975 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.et-foundation.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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