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The requirement is for the provision of integrated services to support Reception early language monitoring within the English Hubs programme. The service will utilise the Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool (CSCOT) and include: * Access to the CSCOT digital platform * Delivery and coordination of CSCOT observations * Observer training and quality assurance * Data collection, storage and management * Access to historical and future CSCOT datasets * Reporting and analytical functionality * Programme governance and coordination arrangements Contract Arrangements: * Initial term: 3 years * Extension option: Up to 12 months * Break clauses: Annual break clauses * Maximum term: 4 years (3 + 1)", "status": "complete", "procurementMethod": "direct", "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award", "procurementMethodRationale": "The Department has undertaken a market assessment and concluded that while alternative organisations may be capable of undertaking classroom observations, no alternative supplier was identified that could provide the Department's complete integrated requirement. Speech and Language UK is currently the only identified supplier able to combine ownership and operation of the digital CSCOT platform, access to historical and future datasets, reporting functionality, observer training and accreditation arrangements, and national programme coordination. 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This amendment ensures the notice accurately reflects the scope of the Department's requirement. No other material aspects of the procurement have changed." }, { "id": "099866-2026", "description": "This notice has been amended to correct the published contract value following confirmation of the appropriate VAT treatment. The revised value reflects the inclusion of recoverable VAT and is published in the interests of transparency. There has been no change to the nature, scope, duration or deliverables of the contract." }, { "id": "099875-2026", "description": "This notice has been amended to correct the published contract value following confirmation of the appropriate VAT treatment. The revised value reflects the inclusion of recoverable VAT and is published in the interests of transparency. There has been no change to the nature, scope, duration or deliverables of the contract." } ], "date": "2026-09-03T00:00:00+01:00", "standstillPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-10-26T23:59:59+00:00" } } ], "language": "en" }