--- title: "Primary Educational Content Writers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION" published: "2020-09-25" --- # Primary Educational Content Writers Buyer: RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01.json) ## Summary The Raspberry Pi Foundation is currently soliciting tenders for the position of Primary Educational Content Writers, aimed at enhancing primary education services within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 9th October 2020. Successful candidates will be engaged on a fixed-term basis, with contract dates set from 12th October 2020 to 31st December 2020. The initiative is part of a collaborative programme supported by the National Centre for Computing Education, focusing on delivering educational content and resources in computing for schools. The remuneration for this role is based on deliverables, calculated at £33 per hour, with the total contract value estimated at £8,910 GBP. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses and individuals with expertise in computing education and content development. Companies specializing in educational services or individuals with a background in teaching or curriculum development, particularly those familiar with the National Centre for Computing Education's resources, would be well-suited to compete. The flexible nature of the roles, requiring a commitment of one to two days per week, makes this an appealing option for various professionals looking to expand their impact in primary computing education. ## Notice Based: Remote (UK only) Rate: Deliverables-based (calculated using PS33 per hour) Basis: Fixed-term, temporary; part-time or full-time Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK About us: The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity working to put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world. We want more people to be able to harness digital technologies for work, to solve problems that matter to them, and to express themselves creatively. Established in 2008 and first known for our product - the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer - the Foundation has developed educational content and programmes that are helping millions of people learn new knowledge and skills. Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world's largest networks of free computing clubs for young people. Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free online learning resources. We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. Fixed-term opportunities: Working with our partners in the National Centre for Computing Education (NCCE), we are delivering a comprehensive programme of support for computing teachers in primary and secondary schools. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the way we teach computing and computer science. As part of this programme, we are seeking individuals with a background in primary computing education to work with us on a fixed-term basis to complete a variety of projects related to the development of educational content. This work will include, but is not limited to: - Creating online training content for computing teachers - Reviewing and updating teaching resources from the Teach Computing Curriculum Each contracted role will be supported by a Learning Manager, and will be flexible in nature. Each piece of work will be self-contained, and we are looking for people who can commit one to two days a week over a fixed-term period. Requirements: - A teaching qualification, or teaching experience - Excellent subject knowledge in computing/computer science up to key stage 2 - A thorough knowledge of the NCCE's Teach Computing Curriculum for key stages 1 and 2 - A passion for computing education and supporting young people - Experience of using Google Drive and Google Docs to create, edit, and upload content - Excellent written English, as well as editing skills - The ability to produce engaging written and recorded materials - Experience of content production for digital platforms - The willingness to learn, and an interest in developments in the field How to apply: Please submit your CV, a brief cover letter outlining your skills, experience including your availability and an example of your work in your application via https://apply.workable.com/raspberrypi/j/EC01670A29/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6d509f-4bc3-47e7-8e98-d36f984e592f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Individual contractor recruitment | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,910 | | 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 | RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 1NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Petersfield | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2020 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6d509f-4bc3-47e7-8e98-d36f984e592f - 25 Sep 2020 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6d509f-4bc3-47e7-8e98-d36f984e592f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6d509f-4bc3-47e7-8e98-d36f984e592f 25th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://apply.workable.com/raspberrypi/j/EC01670A29/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff628775-8e13-4088-b749-f8bf6d29bc01.json.