# Public tenders Canonical results: https://zephior.com/tenders?categories=education-advisory-services 1 matching notices. Page 1. Filter semantics: OR within a filter, AND across filters and text search. Omitted statuses use active defaults; [] includes all statuses. --- title: "Expression of interest: National Curriculum Oracy Framework expert panel" canonical: "https://zephior.com/tenders/5a540dd8-452b-47fb-80fc-1a60ee462052/national-curriculum-oracy-framework-expert-panel" last-updated: 2026-10-13T11:59:25.441764+00:00 --- # Expression of interest: National Curriculum Oracy Framework expert panel The Department for Education invites experts to join a panel supporting development of the Primary Oracy Framework, including secondary content. Members will advise the lead drafter on accuracy, delivery, evidence and best practice, contribute or draft chapters, review iterations, attend regular meetings and support the launch. Applicants should bring strong theoretical expertise or substantial practical experience in oracy across curricula, schools or professional development. The role is pro bono; reasonable travel for in-person meetings is reimbursed. - Status: open - Country: GB - Buyer: Department for Education - Submission deadline: 2026-10-23 (date) - Original notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce6dc51-f06a-4267-8a77-f80dbe9ed501 - Source checked: 2026-10-13T11:53:51.898383Z ## Source-backed public facts ```json { "id": "5a540dd8-452b-47fb-80fc-1a60ee462052", "revision": 1, "modifiedAt": "2026-10-13T11:59:25.441764+00:00", "sourceCheckedAt": "2026-10-13T11:53:51.898383Z", "stale": false, "url": "https://zephior.com/tenders/5a540dd8-452b-47fb-80fc-1a60ee462052/national-curriculum-oracy-framework-expert-panel", "locale": "en", "title": "Expression of interest: National Curriculum Oracy Framework expert panel", "summary": "The Department for Education invites experts to join a panel supporting development of the Primary Oracy Framework, including secondary content. 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