Reception Early Language Monitoring and CSCOT Observation Programme

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)