--- title: "MATHEMATICAL FUTURES PROGRAMME. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION POLICY IN THE FUTURE: LANDSCAPING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION POLICY (LOT 1 & LOT 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY" published: "2021-04-14" --- # MATHEMATICAL FUTURES PROGRAMME. MATHEMATICS EDUCATION POLICY IN THE FUTURE: LANDSCAPING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION POLICY (LOT 1 & LOT 2) Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e7bc03d4-5f7f-4ce4-b906-6a1e71f8ebb0.json) ## Summary The Royal Society is currently accepting tenders for the 'Mathematical Futures Programme: Mathematics Education Policy in the Future - Landscaping Mathematics Education Policy (Lot 1 & Lot 2)', aimed at enhancing the understanding of mathematics education policy in England. The tender categorises under the 'Project management consultancy services' industry and is located in London, with a tender deadline set for 23 April 2021. This procurement process follows an open procedure and is below the threshold, with contract services expected to commence on 7 May 2021 and concluding by 30 November 2021. This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in research and educational policy analysis, particularly those with expertise in mathematics education. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the project aims to gather insights through systematic evidence synthesis and expert consultations. Successful bidders will engage in impactful work that informs educational policy, providing a unique avenue to enhance visibility and credibility in the public sector. ## Notice The Royal Society seeks to engage a Supplier/s to provide research which shall detail evidence to inform its Mathematical Futures Programme. The Services are described in detail in the specification and broadly comprise the following two work packages: Work package 1 1. Evidence syntheses of the following: a) Chronological mapping of mathematics education policy interventions in England. b) Trend impact analysis and interpretation of policy, trajectories and system changes relating to mathematics education to extrapolate from historical policy trajectories to inform the future. 2. Expert views based on virtual interviews and workshops. 3. Drawing of implications for and from mathematics education policy and practice. Work package 2 1. Horizon scanning of key international mathematics education practices and developments and to identify potentially important future developments. 2. Expert views based on survey, virtual interviews, and workshops. 3. Drawing of implications for and from mathematics education policy and practice. This Service is part 3 of 3 projects: Mathematics education in the future: Landscaping mathematics education policy a) This project is an evidence synthesis which aims to bring together information from a range of sources to provide an accurate, concise synthesis of national education policy patterns and approaches to enacting change and impact in education over the past few decades (e.g. since the emergence of GCSEs in England). b) The project uses horizon scanning techniques and aims to identify key mega-trends in mathematics education policy in international jurisdictions and to consider the opportunities and threats to achieving the vision based on understanding of educational change. c) The project aims to inform scenario planning in Project 2 (ITT 537-2) which is also out for tender on contracts finder. d) The project aims to draw implications for future policy planning and realising the MFP ambitions. More details including the technical specification, registration form, terms, and pricing schedule are provided in attachments to this Notice. We look forward to hearing from Suppliers. Additional information: Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest for this tender as soon as possible so any clarification notices can be provided by completing Attachment 2 - Tender Registration Form. The Society has ITT 537-2 MFP Mathematics in the Future (LOT 1 & 2) out for tender here on Contracts Finder. We encourage Supplier to bid for both tenders if suitable. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5baa39-9570-439d-a2b0-5760bacc85b7 | | 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 | 14 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL SOCIETY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 5AG | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2021 at 11:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5baa39-9570-439d-a2b0-5760bacc85b7 - 6 Apr 2021 at 12:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5baa39-9570-439d-a2b0-5760bacc85b7 - 10 Mar 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5baa39-9570-439d-a2b0-5760bacc85b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf5baa39-9570-439d-a2b0-5760bacc85b7 14th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2118dadf-c682-4fd2-b085-ed3f9b851479 ITT 537-3 Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdea0f55-d156-4127-acd5-1589c78fa7cb Attachment 1 - ITT 537-3 The Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a0aa2ea-de4d-44a5-81b9-fc380e71e165 Attachment 2 - Tender Registration Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a657af6-92aa-4296-a525-10b7fb1f52e8 Attachment 4 - Draft Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/530f00df-aa7c-4edd-a299-452d68235396 Attachment 4 - ITT 537-3 Tenderer Declaration Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca160c64-a37d-4c11-a189-a6ddb96e3680 Attachment 5 - ITT 537-3 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b1ce23f-4b96-42a0-a26d-e35be0607dd9 Notice of Intent to change tender timelines - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bd42d30-57b7-4637-8b19-8323426ba5cd Updated Instructions to Tenderers (Revised timelines) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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