Foreign economic-aid-related services

Tender description

1) This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) only: publication and call for competition will be conducted once the scope of work is fully defined. DFID is holding an Early Market Engagement event on 28th June in Amman, Jordan. 2) DFID are also looking to hold an event in London on 9.7.2018. Details of which are still to be confirmed. 3) This EME event is for the first 2 components of the programme. All details are available when registered for the opportunity on the DFID Supplier portal. To register for the early market engagement event, suppliers should first register on the DFID supplier portal, and then fill out the survey monkey link available within the portal. Please Note: Registering interest on the DFID Supplier Portal is not registration to attend the event; you must submit your details via the Survey Monkey to attend the event. Registration closes 25.6.2018 at 15:00 BST. DFID Jordan is designing a new English language programme which will not only aim to improve English proficiency but will also focus on transferable skills such as technological literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, and leadership. We are considering a 7-10 year programme that has three main components: 1) Transformational change within the school system enhancing English language proficiency of students and teachers. Options to focus on early years or secondary education or both. 2) Community and youth learning — Outside the classroom enhancing English language proficiency of targeted learners, changing perceptions and reducing barriers to learning English. This will have a large focus on both technology and the media. 3) Monitoring, evaluation and Research. The UK will support the Ministry to design a large scale English language programme in Jordan. Learning, understanding, and being able to speak English opens up a world of opportunities, especially in the globalised economy of today.