Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13f6f-26c6-719e-98a3-04735fb97c43/reception-early-language-monitoring-and-cscot-observation-programme awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Oct 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Department for Education intends to directly award a contract to Speech and Language UK for the provision of the Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme. The requirement is for the provision of integrated services to support Reception early language monitoring within the English Hubs programme. The service will utilise the Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool (CSCOT) and include: - Access to the CSCOT digital platform - Delivery and coordination of CSCOT observations - Observer training and quality assurance - Data collection, storage and management - Access to historical and future CSCOT datasets - Reporting and analytical functionality - Programme governance and coordination arrangements Contract Arrangements: - Initial term: 3 years - Extension option: Up to 12 months - Break clauses: Annual break clauses - Maximum term: 4 years (3 + 1) Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 097329-2026 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097329-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Department for Education: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Engineering works and construction works – Integrated Partnerships Framework · Northern Ireland Water · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-7b9a-73c9-b710-2a5021d3fa0d/united-kingdom-engineering-works-and-construction-works-integrated-partnersh) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [Architectural, design and building consultancy services - Dalby Visitor Centre · Forestry Commission · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b8a-7041-80fb-e4943876fc38/architectural-design-and-building-consultancy-services-dalby-visitor-centre)