--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Curriculum Subject Drafters ( Lot 10 - DfE ECSC Framework)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2025-09-23" --- # Invitation to Tender for Curriculum Subject Drafters ( Lot 10 - DfE ECSC Framework) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-efa059e3-d7b7-455a-9bcd-50b8e156445e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) in England has announced an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Curriculum Subject Drafters under Lot 10 of the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. This procurement focuses on education and training services with an estimated value of £1,050,000 GBP. It is intended to support the revision of National Curriculum Programmes of Study and qualifications including GCSE and A level, following a curriculum assessment review. Interested suppliers can submit their tenders between 16 September and 14 October 2025, with the contract period expected to begin on 24 November 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2029. Locations across the United Kingdom, including London, North East, and South West, are included in the tender, which is currently in the tender stage as of its latest update on 23 September 2025. The procurement is being conducted using an "Open - Light Touch Procedure" method. This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in curriculum development and pedagogical expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as well as larger organisations, are all suitable to apply, whether as individual sole traders or as companies offering multiple candidates with relevant competencies. The role requires significant subject expertise and practical teaching experience, providing a platform for firms to showcase their proficiency in curriculum planning and execution. Successful bidders will become part of a framework agreement, allowing them opportunities through further competitions or direct awards, bolstering their industry presence and expanding their portfolio of public sector partnerships. ## Notice THIS IS A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Department for Education (DfE) has published this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Curriculum Subject Experts through the Educational and Children's Social Care (ECSC) Framework. This notice is to announce the launch of Lot 10: Curriculum Subject Drafters, a new, additional lot, through the ECSC for National Curriculum Subject Drafters, in anticipation of work, likely to commence in Autumn 2025, to revise the National Curriculum Programmes of Study and qualifications subject content including GCSE/A level following the publication of the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review. Subject to the Secretary of State acceptance of the Review recommendations, any Subject Drafters appointed will support the DfE to draft National Curriculum Programmes of Study across key stages and/or subject content for qualifications including GCSE and A level. They may also be asked to support with the development of subject content for AS levels. Subject Drafters will require substantial expertise in and experience of teaching and leading their subject, understanding of pedagogical approaches, curriculum planning including how to effectively sequence and structure content to support excellent teaching; and/or knowledge/experience of developing similar material for a curriculum or academic qualification. They will need to know how the subject is currently taught in schools, and, responding to Review recommendations, communicate clearly what teachers need to know to teach the subject effectively. Interested suppliers are invited to submit tenders during the window from 16 September to 14 October 2025. Appointment to Lot 10 will be contingent upon meeting the published award criteria and successfully completing the evaluation process. Work will be allocated to contractors appointed to the framework via a call-off process, either through direct award or further competition, as set out in Schedule 3. Please note that appointment to the ECSC framework does not guarantee the allocation of any work. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register on the DfE e-procurement portal, Jaggaer. Once registered and the expression of interest is submitted, suppliers will be able to access the tender documents, including: Specification of requirements Tender process details Anticipated timescales After logging into Jaggaer, please navigate to ITT Open to All Suppliers and locate ITT_3694. For your reference, the Jaggaer registration link and a link to a guidance registration video have been included. A copy of the ITT has been attached to this notice for your reference but all responses to the ITT need to be made electronically through Jaggaer by completing the My Responses sections and questions. A copy of the ITT has been attached to this notice for your reference. However, all responses must be submitted electronically via Jaggaer by completing the 'My Responses' sections and associated questions. All correspondence related to this procurement should be sent through Jaggaer using the Messaging option. If you experience any technical issues during registration or have trouble accessing the tender documents within the Jaggaer platform, please contact us as soon as possible: Commercial Team contact.schoolscommercial@education.gov.uk Alternatively, you can contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk: 0800 069 8630 / +44 203 608 4013 help_UK@jaggaer.com NOTE: This procurement opportunity is open to: Individuals who are self-employed (sole traders), Limited companies, or Organisations that can put forward multiple individuals with the relevant skills. If an organisation is putting forward multiple candidates, for each individual they must: Provide CV, and Responses to all quality questions. Each candidate will be assessed individually. If successful, they will be awarded a place on the framework. The agreement will be made with the organisation that puts the candidates forward, but the individuals will be named on the contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Open - Light Touch Procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 16:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 - 17 Sep 2025 at 07:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 - 16 Sep 2025 at 17:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 - 16 Sep 2025 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ffb89d-4dc1-4084-9ed3-2166a9928591 23rd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb0c37b7-7e53-4552-bbb4-de7a2a8f7c56 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a412c03-7fd2-4f84-a5e3-cdd610d60582 n/a - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer e-procurement portal LINK: - https://app.screencast.com/2srN0n260W9nX Jaggaer registration guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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