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Expression of Interest for National Curriculum - Oracy Framework Expert Sector Panel

Open United Kingdom Education & training

Buyer Department for Education

18 days left

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  3. Deadline open for 18 days
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The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest from experts to join a panel supporting development of the Primary Oracy Framework, which will also include secondary content. Panel members will provide oracy expertise, draft and review sections of the framework, attend regular meetings with the Department and the lead drafter, advise on evidence and best practice in England and internationally, comment on sustainable delivery options, and support the launch. The framework will be non-statutory guidance for teaching oracy in schools. The role is pro bono, with travel expenses for in-person meetings reimbursed.

Description

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to appoint, via an expression of interest (EOI), expert panel members to support the development of the Primary Oracy Framework. Although this is a primary framework, this document will include secondary content and may require secondary expertise. The panel members will work with the lead drafter and DfE to produce a document that provides non-statutory guidance to support the effective teaching of oracy in schools. Panel members will have strong theoretical oracy-expertise and/or extensive experience of delivering oracy across the curriculum, in programmes for schools and CPD for teachers and leaders in different education settings. The role of panel member will include: i. providing expertise and experience to support the development of the framework, including on accuracy of content and deliverability of the content. ii. drafting sections/chapters of the framework and/or making contributions to sections/chapters. iii. attending regular meetings with the DfE & lead drafter to contribute to discussions on the scope and content of the document. The panel will provide advice and guidance and reach a consensus on the issues discussed. iv. advising on evidence and examples of best practice in England and internationally. v. providing regular reviews of content and comment on different iterations of the draft framework. vi. commenting on options for a sustainable approach to the delivery of the Primary-Oracy-Framework, taking account of relevant good practice and innovation from the wider sector. vii. supporting the launch of the Primary Oracy Framework, including using their own networks where appropriate. All panel members will operate on a pro-bono basis. However, where travel expenses are incurred by panel members for in-person meetings, the DfE will reimburse panel members. Governance and Quality Assurance The Department will appoint a lead drafter to develop and drafter the Primary Oracy Framework. This will be a pro-bono agreement, & no fees or commercial consideration will be paid by the Department under this agreement. To support transparency and independent challenge, an Expert Panel will be established through an open Expression of Interest process. How to Apply Applicants must review & comply with the requirements, eligibility criteria, and detailed application instructions set out in the attached documentation. Applications should include only the information and supporting evidence specifically requested within the application documents. Failure to follow the application instructions or provide the required information may result in the application not being considered. To be considered, applicants must: 1. Review attached Specification and supporting documents; 2. Complete the official EOI Application Form provided with this opportunity; 3. Submit the completed Application Form (and any requested supporting information) to oracy.FRAMEWORK@education.gov.uk by 4pm 23-10-26

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Six questions before you commit a team. Under each one, what the register holds on it. The answers are yours.

  1. Your call:

    Do we meet every eligibility criterion?

    The register holds nothing on this. The official documents will.

  2. Your call:

    Can we deliver this with the team we have?

    The register holds nothing on this. The official documents will.

  3. Your call:

    Do we have two comparable references?

    Comparable work is in Education & training.

  4. In your favour:

    Is the deadline realistic for a proper offer?

    18 days left, 14 of them working days.

  5. Your call:

    Is there a margin at the likely winning price?

    This buyer usually awards this kind of contract for between €46,693 and €201,877.

    Contracts here close a median of 0% above their estimate.

  6. In your favour:

    Do we know this buyer?

    12 different companies won the last 13 comparable contracts.

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What this buyer has paid before

Based on 12 comparable contracts this buyer awarded in this sector over the last 4 years.

Median award
€105,168
Middle half of past awards
€46,693 to €201,877

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The buyer

Full buyer profile

Department for Education

United Kingdom

notices in the register
131
awards
106
awarded in total
€217.5M

Who wins its contracts

Many suppliers
different companies won its awards
86
of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
8%
of its calls state an estimated value
93%

Based on 100 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.

One dot per award, on the day it was signed, sized by its value. A ring is an award with no published value.

Who usually wins this buyer's contracts in this sector

Company Wins Total awarded Last win
Ambition Institute 2 €2.7M Jul 2026
Someone Else's Eyes 1 €1.2M Jul 2026
Titus Learning Ltd 1 €255,597 Jun 2026
The Dextrous Web 1 €183,970 Jul 2026
CSA (Services) Limited 1 €105,325 Jun 2026

Based on 13 awards with a linked company profile over the last 5 years.

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Market context

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open now in Education & training
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United Kingdom · Education & training

different companies won awards here
315
of the awards went to the three most frequent winners
7%
buyers awarded contracts here
122

Based on 429 awards with a named winner over the last 3 years. Counted by award, not by value, because lot and framework amounts are not comparable. Concentrated means the three most frequent winners took 65% or more of the awards; many suppliers, under 35% with at least ten different winners.

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