NATIONAL MATHS EDUCATION CENTRE

The government is committed to improving standards in mathematics to match those in the best education systems the world. Mathematics is central to improving productivity and increasing social mobility. Securing a good mastery of the subject is important to young people’s opportunities for further study and training and for future employment.

A new primary and secondary curriculum was introduced in September 2014, putting greater emphasis on secure grasp of the basics; revised GCSEs were introduced from September 2015; and new A levels are being introduced, with first teaching of A levels in mathematics and further mathematics taking place from September 2017.

The national centre will form 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. The contractor will enable all schools to implement new curricula and qualifications and improve the quality of mathematics teaching more generally through strong leadership and a range of informed expert advice, resources and support.

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Additional information: To obtain a copy of the full tender document, please email Maths.PROGRAMME@education.gsi.gov.uk

Supplier event: Suppliers need to pre-register to attend the Supplier Engagement Event by emailing: Maths.PROGRAMME@education.gsi.gov.uk by 19 July 2016. Suppliers must send their attendees names (no more than two per organisation attending) and the organisation name. This information will be shared with all other attendees unless you expressly inform the Department that you do not wish so. Venue details will be emailed to all attendees.

The supplier event will be used to help finalise requirements. It is intended that those who join the supplier event will be able to give their thoughts on the information provided above and on particular issues that we will raise on the day.

Please contact us to register your interest in bidding even if you are unable to attend the supplier event.