--- title: "Supporting Education Recovery: In-class Curriculum Resources" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-05-12" --- # Supporting Education Recovery: In-class Curriculum Resources Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312de3c-2fa1-4cb5-beb3-3198a7c90461.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Supporting Education Recovery: In-class Curriculum Resources" is being conducted by the Department for Education based in London, England. This open procedure, targeted at the education and training services industry, aims to secure a supplier or consortium to design and deliver a range of curriculum resources available for use by schools and teachers. The key tender period ends on 12 May 2021, and the resources are expected to be accessible from 6 September 2021 through to the end of the academic year on 31 August 2022. During the contract term, there may also be opportunities to expand the resource offerings in additional subject areas. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational services, especially those able to deliver high-quality and innovative curriculum resources across various subjects, including mathematics, English, and science. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority is keen on engaging with suppliers who can contribute to enhancing educational outcomes in a post-COVID environment. The focus on quality and accessibility aligns with current educational reforms and the broad need for effective curriculum design and implementation within schools. ## Notice The Department for Education are seeking a supplier or consortium of suppliers, to deliver a range of in-class curriculum resources which shall be freely available, accessible on demand and non-mandatory for schools to use, via the Contractor's hosting platform. The in-class curriculum resources are to be available for use by schools and teachers by 06 September 2021 and 03 January 2022. The initial contract term shall cover a short implementation period from contract award and the entirety of Academic Year 2021/22. The Department expects that it may, during the initial contract term and/or a potential extension (if taken), have a requirement for further In-class Curriculum Resources in additional subject areas and key stages, which shall be reviewed Additional information: Effective curriculum design is a complex undertaking, requiring specialist expertise. Ofsted have often reported on the quality of curriculum planning in schools, concluding that a more thoughtful approach to curriculum is often needed. The Department's teacher development reforms reflect this challenge, with our new ITT Core Content Framework, Early Career Framework and National Professional Qualifications, ensuring that teachers and school leaders gain the necessary curriculum planning expertise throughout and at the right stage of their career. As a result of COVID-19, the wider education landscape has changed and learning loss is prevalent and extensive. The need for high-quality curriculum resources has increased and there is also a need to support teachers with effective curriculum planning to help drive positive pupil outcomes and further education recovery. The supplier will be expected to design, develop and deliver high-quality curriculum resources across a range of subject areas and key stages, using their curriculum and pedagogical expertise to support teachers with high-quality planning, a reduction in workload and effective implementation of the National Curriculum. The Department is seeking in-class curriculum resources in mathematics, English and science, Key Stages 1, 2, and 3 as a minimum. The Department expects that it may, during the initial contract term and/or a 12-month potential extension (if taken), have a requirement for further in-class curriculum resources in additional subject areas and key stages, which shall be reviewed. In-class curriculum resources shall include: - Key Stage, year and unit level overviews for each subject area. - Sequenced units and lessons, including a narrative and rationale for the sequencing. - Lesson slides, including appropriate content, formative assessment, independent tasks, stretching text, questioning and specialist vocabulary. - Accompanying workbooks and worksheets (or equivalent) for pupils, including stretching text. - Accompanying guidance for teachers on how to use the resources effectively (see section 4.10). - Accompanying optional homework, to consolidate prior knowledge and support appropriate pre-learning gaps, rather than introduce new content. The Department is also seeking the supplier to provide and maintain a suitable, digital platform on which all in-class curriculum resources shall be hosted and be made freely accessible to teachers in England, at all times during the contract. The supplier will be responsible for collaborating with the Department's policy teams, appropriately drawing on sector expertise, as well as conducting user testing and collecting user feedback to inform development and ongoing delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5700f-764a-4d9e-a040-27e8a3ca54a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | SANCTUARY BUILDINGS, 20, GREAT SMITH STREET, 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 - 12 May 2021 at 13:33 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5700f-764a-4d9e-a040-27e8a3ca54a8 - 4 May 2021 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd60ce6-4e4b-4dfa-b73f-042c9074cd2d - 1 Apr 2021 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd60ce6-4e4b-4dfa-b73f-042c9074cd2d - 9 Feb 2021 at 10:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf8d9f-d02f-40b5-a977-4b9c72dd694c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b5700f-764a-4d9e-a040-27e8a3ca54a8 12th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd60ce6-4e4b-4dfa-b73f-042c9074cd2d 4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf8d9f-d02f-40b5-a977-4b9c72dd694c 9th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.education.app.jaggaer.com For full details of this requirement and details of how to participate, please view the opportunity on Jaggaer and express your interest. ## 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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