25MACISMB1 | Early Literacy Tutoring Departmental Master Agreement
Federal opportunity from Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Dec 31, 2026.
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- Solicitation
- BD-25-1026-DOE02-DOE01-105096
- Performance
- MA
- Response
- Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Description
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking bidders to prequalify for an Early Literacy Tutoring Departmental Master Agreement (MA) to serve students in grades K-3 in Massachusetts. DESE will prequalify several tutoring providers that sufficiently meet the criteria described in this MA to potentially provide services. This bid is covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking bidders to prequalify for an Early Literacy Tutoring Master Agreement aimed at K-3 students in Massachusetts. This opportunity is significant as it will enable multiple tutoring providers to engage in services that can enhance early literacy skills, covered under WTO provisions. The response deadline for this procurement is set for December 31, 2026.
The buyer aims to prequalify several tutoring providers that can effectively deliver early literacy tutoring services to students in grades K-3 across Massachusetts.
- Tutoring firms with experience in K-3 literacy programs.
- Organizations with proven track records of successful educational interventions.
- Companies that can demonstrate compliance with WTO standards.
- Research and understand the criteria for qualification outlined in the MA.
- Develop a comprehensive proposal that meets the DESE’s requirements.
- Prepare documentation and evidence of past performance in tutoring K-3 students.
- Establish a pricing strategy that aligns with DESE expectations.
- Compile necessary certifications and materials for submission.
- Completed prequalification application form.
- Evidence of experience in K-3 tutoring.
- Sample curriculum or approach to literacy tutoring.
- Pricing model for services.
- Certifications of instructors involved.
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- Ensure all submissions meet the criteria set forth by DESE.
- Confirm adherence to WTO guidelines for service delivery.
- Develop a competitive pricing model reflecting the tender's quality expectations.
- Consider tiered pricing based on service levels offered.
- Identify potential subcontractors with complementary expertise in early education.
- Form partnerships with local educational institutions or non-profits.
- Potential changes in educational funding or policy affecting services.
- Competition from established tutoring providers in Massachusetts.
- What specific qualifications does DESE value most for providers?
- Are there particular methodologies that DESE prefers for literacy tutoring?
- What are the evaluation metrics for the success of these tutoring services?
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- Detailed evaluation criteria for prequalification.
- Specific performance metrics expected from tutoring providers.
- Information on funding availability for the program.
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