Subject Matter Experts for Early Language, Early Maths and Personal, Social and Emotional Development Learning Leads

Department for EducationcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05acd0Procurement Act 2023pending

Estimated value

Awarded value

£663k

Awarded 13 Mar 2026

Suppliers

3

2 SME

Lots

1

3 awarded

Published

13 Mar 2026

Description

We are looking to appoint subject matter experts to support early language, early maths and PSED learning leads via 3 separate contracts. This requirement includes: • Reviewing and providing feedback on existing DfE training modules • Developing and piloting new training modules • Training early language and early maths leads to deliver new and existing DfE training modules • Supporting early language and early maths leads to deliver training • Facilitating networking and collaboration between early language leads and early maths leads to share best practice. More detailed information can be found within the tender documentation By improving the quality of early language and early maths provision, this investment will help more children meet the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) and achieve a Good Level of Development (GLD) to deliver on key commitments made in the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy published in July 2025.

Scope

Reference
project_10146 itt_3805
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2029

Each individual Lot has an option to extend for up to 12 months

CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price per quality pointquality100.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 3 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£124k

Award date

13 Mar 2026

Contract start

31 Mar 2026

Contract end

31 Mar 2028