Education and training services

Tender description

We propose to tender for a national organisation to support the teaching of mathematics in schools. The contract for the National Mathematics Education Centre will commence from 1.8.2016 for 3 years, with an option to extend the contract for a further 2 years. The value of the contract will be approximately 5 100 000 GBP to the period up to 31.3.2019 (please note that these figures will include any VAT that may be applicable). This organisation forms part of the overall drive to reinforce the importance of mathematics education, improve the teaching of mathematics and increase the mathematical attainment of young people. See Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d9f3bd2-4545-45ed-8018-39f3a38d2708 for further information. The Department funds 35 Maths Hubs across England to support schools and colleges to drive the transformation of mathematics education. The national centre will coordinate the Hubs at a national level by agreeing their annual plans, providing expert support and challenge and monitoring and reporting on progress and success. The Hubs will continue delivering projects that respond to local need and priorities set by the Department for Education. Amongst the current priorities are projects to transform the teaching of primary mathematics through south-east Asian mastery methods, trialling the use of high quality resources and textbooks and boosting post-16 participation in mathematics. Further information can be found here: — Maths Hubs: http://www.mathshubs.org.uk/ — Mastery Teaching: https://www.ncetm.org.uk/resources/47230 — Recent speech on maths by Schools Minister, Nick Gibb: https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/getting-the-basics-right-in-mathematics