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

Department for Education

Department for Education in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Expression of Interest for National Curriculum - Oracy Framework Expert Sector Panel”. Bids close on 23 October 2026, 15:00 BST. Who can bid: Knowledge and/or experience of oracy teaching, research or education; Capacity to meet the requirements. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Pro-bono expert panel for the Primary Oracy Framework, for oracy specialists and educators.

The Department for Education seeks up to 8 expert panel members to support the development of the Primary Oracy Framework, a non-statutory guidance document for schools. Panel members will work with a lead drafter and DfE officials, providing expertise, drafting sections, attending meetings, and reviewing content. The role is pro-bono, with travel expenses reimbursed, and runs from November 2026 to July 2027.

Who can win it

  • Knowledge and/or experience of oracy teaching, research or education
  • Capacity to meet the requirements
  • Expertise in oracy and/or experience delivering oracy in education

Key facts

Contract period
Approximately 10 months, from November 2026 to July 2027
How bids are judged
Mandatory pass/fail requirements, then technical question scored on a 5-point scale with a minimum score of 3 required
Published
05 Oct 2026

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