--- title: "NCCE CS Champion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE" published: "2019-09-20" --- # NCCE CS Champion Buyer: NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0b8fbdd-2683-4af5-a805-ee26351a8126.json) ## Summary The National STEM Learning Centre, located in York, England, is seeking a consultant for the role of NCCE CS Champion as part of a selective tender process. This opportunity focuses on providing support for computing education in secondary schools, aligning with the broader objectives of the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE). The contract is valued at £30,000, with an aim to enhance computing education across the region, and will be in effect from 1st November 2019 until 31st March 2020. Interested candidates must submit their applications by the deadline of 20th October 2019, and the role may involve a variable number of contract days based on regional needs. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in educational consultancy, training, and computing resources. Businesses that offer expertise in computer science education and are capable of engaging with teachers and school leaders would be particularly well-suited to apply. The role's emphasis on local engagement and expertise in the CS Accelerator Programme indicates a need for businesses with a strong understanding of the education sector, making this an ideal contract for SMEs in the educational services industry looking to expand their footprint in computing education. ## Notice The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) is funded by the Department for Education and marks a significant investment in improving the provision of computing education in England. Run by a consortium made up of STEM Learning, the Raspberry Pi Foundation and BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, our vision is to achieve a world-leading computing education for every child in England. We provide high-quality support for the teaching of computing in schools and colleges, from Key Stage 1 through to A level. Our extensive range of training, resources and support covers elements of the curriculum at every Key Stage, catering for all levels of subject knowledge and experience. With an overall ambition to train over 7,000 teachers to be confident in teaching computer science, the CS Champion will be a key role in raising awareness of the CS Accelerator Programme and providing support across their region. They will report directly to a NCCE Programme team member supporting all local Computing Hubs in meeting their local and indeed the national KPIs. Oversight of the CS Champions will be provided by the CSA Programme Manager. The CS Champion function can be taken up by one person or shared between several people. This will be based on the region's needs analysis, secondary experience needed and the reach the CS Champion needs to achieve. Each region will look and feel different based on that region and a Computing Hubs circumstances, based on number of schools teaching Computer Science within a local region and the distribution of teachers. The National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE) will support the CS Champions in their role with expertise and guidance on CS Accelerator Programme. Support provided by NCCE will include: Initial training: best practice, documentation, trackers and systems. Adhoc and regular educational support via either Slack, emails, phone calls. Half termly chats/calls/video conferencing to share best practice Attendance at termly Network meetings hosted by STEM Learning Best practice documentation and guidance School trackers for both GCSE and non GCSE school to help identify and plan a strategic approach to engagement Other support offered by NCCE: Facilitator Development Programme stage 1 and 2 Completion of the CS Accelerator programme, Access to NCCE online and face-to-face courses for development Embedding into an already formed network of networks including CAS CoP, Science Learning Partnerships, Ambassador Hubs. Additional information: Posts will be based in a region, to achieve full geographical coverage, and will support a number of secondary schools and colleges within their assigned region, working closing with their appropriate Computing Hubs. Length of opportunity: Until end of July 2020 Start date: As soon as possible, or October 2019 Location of the Work: You will be based in one of our 11 regions and the number of contract days will vary according to regional need. Fee: Consultants will be paid a day rate for undertaking the work of the programme. Reasonable travel expenses will be paid in line with STEM Learning's expenses policy. How to apply: Please submit an up to date CV and a covering letter (max. two pages) showing how you are fit for the role, and the ways you might engage with teachers and influence head teachers to have computer science as part of their GCSE offer if they currently don't offer it at the moment. See www.teachcomputing.org for further information. Closing date for applications: Please respond to m.willis@stem.org.uk as soon as possible. We will be recruiting throughout October and November 2019. For any enquiries regarding the opportunity, please contact Marion Willis, Project Officer for the National Centre for Computing Education, m.willis@stem.org.uk. For more information about The National Centre for Computing Education please visit https://teachcomputing.org/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02862ea-ee36-4a61-887d-373e2cbed25c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | NATIONAL STEM LEARNING CENTRE | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO10 5DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Hull Road | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2019 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02862ea-ee36-4a61-887d-373e2cbed25c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02862ea-ee36-4a61-887d-373e2cbed25c 20th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a152337b-07a5-4315-a0c6-f08a924541a3 NCCE CS Champion Function and Role ## Notice URLs - http://www.stem.org.uk/our-consultants - https://teachcomputing.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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