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

Department for Education · Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

Tender information last checkedLast checked 5 Oct 2026, 14:52.

Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
tender_551564/1614245
Published
5 Oct 2026, 13:30
Status
active
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open Expression of Interest
Main Procurement Category
services

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Tender Period

Ends
23 Oct 2026, 16:00

Contract period

Starts
9 Nov 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Jul 2027, 23:59

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Country Name
British Oversea Territories
Entry 2
Country Name
Channel Islands
Entry 3
Country Name
Europe
Entry 4
Country Name
Isle of Man
Entry 5
Country Name
Rest of the World
Entry 6
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
1
Document Type
tenderNotice
Description
Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Published
5 Oct 2026, 13:30
Format
text/html
Language
en
Entry 2
Id
2
Description
Expert Panel - Application Form
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document
Entry 3
Id
3
Description
Expression of Interest - Oracy Framework - Expert Sector Panel Specification
Format
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-CFS-338924
Name
Department for Education

Identifier

Legal Name
Department for Education

Address

Street Address
20 Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 3BT
Country Name
England

Contact

Name
English Curriculum Policy Team

Details

Roles

buyer

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · SW1P 3BT · England
  • Delivery location · British Oversea Territories
  • Delivery location · Channel Islands
  • Delivery location · Europe
  • Delivery location · Isle of Man
  • Delivery location · Rest of the World
  • Delivery location · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501-916514Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

The Department for Education is seeking expressions of interest from expert panel members to help develop a non-statutory Primary Oracy Framework, including some secondary-level content. Panel members will advise, draft and review content, attend meetings, contribute evidence and best practice, and support the framework launch.

Who this may suit

Best suited to individual or organisational experts with strong theoretical expertise in oracy and/or extensive experience delivering oracy across the curriculum, school programmes and CPD for teachers and leaders. This is a pro-bono expert-panel opportunity, not a paid services contract.

Key points identified

  • Oracy expertiseStrong theoretical oracy expertise and/or extensive experience delivering oracy across the curriculum, school programmes and CPD for teachers and leaders in different education settings.Evidence: "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."
  • Framework development contributionProvide expertise on content accuracy and deliverability; draft or contribute to sections or chapters.Evidence: Role includes "providing expertise and experience" and "drafting sections/chapters of the framework and/or making contributions to sections/chapters."
  • Meetings and consensusAttend regular meetings with DfE and the lead drafter; contribute to discussions and consensus advice.Evidence: Role includes "attending regular meetings with the DfE & lead drafter"; "The panel will provide advice and guidance and reach a consensus."
93% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice reference
fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501-916514
OCID
ocds-b5fd17-516cade0-2da8-4911-8e91-5c88587ebfd6
First published
5 Oct 2026
Last checked
5 Oct 2026, 14:52
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
5 Oct 2026
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