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MATHEMATICS IN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY
Contract Value
£297,725
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for VCSEs
Yes
Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI), as contract holder for the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), funded by the Department for Education (DfE), is seeking to select an organisation to provide and manage AMSP support services for schools and colleges in the North-East region of England for the period from April 2024 until the end of July 2025.
Currently in the North-East of England, AMSP support services are provided by 3 Area Coordinators employed by Gateshead Council. As a result of internal reorganisation at Gateshead Council, they no longer have the capacity to manage this subcontract and provide AMSP support services.
The opportunity is for an educational organisation based in the North-East to be part of the AMSP, a successful and highly regarded programme, supporting schools/colleges to develop their post-16 curriculum so that more students have the opportunity to study AS/A Level Mathematics, AS/A Level Further Mathematics and Level 3 Core Maths.
The AMSP Partner Organisation will employ the three AMSP Area Coordinators (ACs), equivalent to 2.6 FTE, in order to provide the services set out below within the North-East region of England.
management and coordination a programme of student and teacher support for Level 3 mathematics
establish relationships with schools and colleges in their area and provide support for teachers and students as part of a planned programme
manage the work of AMSP Associates based in their area, commissioning and deploying staff to support the delivery of student tuition, student enrichment activities, teacher professional development and other general support for schools and colleges in their area
liaise with local Maths Hubs and the post-16 mathematics lead on a termly basis to coordinate support
liaise with HEIs, employers, careers organisations and other appropriate local agencies and stakeholders in their area
work as part of a regional and national team, and feedback on activities, support and progress to the AMSP Regional Lead
All of the ACs are experienced in the role, working with schools/colleges, providing professional development for teachers and enrichment opportunities for students.
The Partner Organisation is responsible for providing the ACs with an office base, mobile phone. laptop and administrative support to undertake their role effectively. The Partner Organisation is responsible for payment of travel and subsistence expenses incurred by the ACs in their role.
Interested organisations should complete the Expression of Interest Form. MEI will use the responses to shortlist organisations for interview. Expressions of Interest will be evaluated based on:
- Track record of working with schools/colleges
- Experience of maths education
- Understanding of the AMSP's work and its support for schools/colleges
- Successful partnership working
We will select an organisation based on the information provided in the form and interview.
Secondary education services (CPV 80200000)
Higher education services (CPV 80300000)
Training services (CPV 80500000)
North East (UKC)
MATHEMATICS IN EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY
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