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<p>The Department used a selective tender process for contracting a drafter. This
approach was taken so that this non-statutory model music curriculum can be made available
before the end of the summer term. The Department ran the procurement in accordance
with Government procurement rules, which allow for selective tendering for requirements
valued below £20,000.</p><p>The Incorporated Society of Musicians and Music Mark were
invited to bid as the two UK music subject associations. The Associated Board for
the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) was invited to bid as the largest music education
body in the UK.</p><p>The Department has received offers from practitioners to participate
in development of the model curriculum. As part of their work, the expert panel and
the lead drafter have been drawing on input from members of the teaching profession
and from wider music organisations. This will continue to be the case throughout the
duration of the development process. The model music curriculum will build on and
will not conflict with the statutory music curriculum.</p><p> </p>
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