Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c22-0c0c-70e2-adbb-c50430cfd557/curriculum-programme-pilot [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Curriculum Programme Pilot [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £2,400,000 Published 1 Aug 2018 Deadline Closed 17 Sept 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The Department for Education launched the Curriculum Programme Pilot on 26 July 2018. This pilot is the first phase of the £7.7m Curriculum Fund, a manifesto commitment to support schools and teachers access high quality curriculum resources. The curriculum programme pilot funding is for schools that have developed high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum programmes in history, geography and/or science at key stages 2 and/or 3. The fund will allow schools with high quality, knowledge-rich programmes to work with other schools to refine and test the effects of their programmes on reducing teacher workload and improving pupil outcomes. The pilot will run from January 2019 for 2 terms, and will be open to schools with programmes in history, geography and/or science, for key stages 2 and/or 3. Curriculum programmes are complete packages of the resources teachers need to provide a national curriculum subject across a key stage. ESTIMATED VALUE: Up to £150,000 for the first programme piloted, with up to £100,000 for each additional programme. (£2.4m available across all pilots). Additional information: \*\*\*\* New 14 August 2018 Q/A now attached \*\*\*New on 3rd August - Webinar slides now attached and Q&A document will be published here shortly.\*\*\* The specification of requirements document provides further information and can be found, along with the application form, on gov.uk by following the link [gov.uk](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/curriculum-fund-programme-pilot) You can also register for information webinars about the curriculum fund by following the link below: [eventbrite.co.uk](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curriculum-programme-pilot-tickets-48406442974) Webinar slides and Q&As arising from webinars will be uploaded onto this page shortly after the event. The deadline for applications is Monday 17 September 2018 at 11.45pm. Please note that this is a grant. 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