Award

Dedicated Safeguarding Leads Online Support con_12318

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2022 at 15:03

TenderAmendment

13 Sep 2021 at 13:29

TenderAmendment

13 Sep 2021 at 13:25

TenderAmendment

24 Aug 2021 at 16:05

Tender

18 Aug 2021 at 18:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor to develop an online toolkit to support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in schools and colleges. The title of the project is "Provision of a Designated Safeguarding Leads Online Resource", intended to be implemented across various regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen is a limited competitive quotation, and the tender is currently in the active stage. The tender period ended on 20th September 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 31st October 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The project's total value is £250,000, falling under the classification of "Training software development services".

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public service delivery, particularly for businesses that specialise in educational resource development, safeguarding training, and digital content creation. The project's focus on promoting educational outcomes for children in need suggests that companies experienced in social research services and welfare support will be well-suited to compete. By providing valuable resources that address both safeguarding and educational needs, the successful contractor will play a key role in enhancing the support offered to vulnerable children and young people.

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Notice Title

Dedicated Safeguarding Leads Online Support con_12318

Notice Description

The DSL has lead responsibility for safeguarding and protecting all children in their school or college. They also play a critical role in the lives of children who have or have had a social worker, by safeguarding them, and by supporting their wider welfare, including promoting their educational outcomes. To support Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) with the complexities and challenges of their role, the DfE is looking to procure a Contractor to develop a set of online resources to support DSLs. The resources will also need to address how DSLs can promote the educational outcomes of children who have or have had a social worker and the type of additional support children with a social worker need. The toolkit will be hosted on existing DfE content pages on .GOV.UK. It will reflect the information provided in Annex C: Role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead of the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. The resources are intended to complement rather than replace existing training and support that DSLs already receive. The core objective is to create online resources/ materials specified by users, which should reflect user needs and meet policy objectives, in order to give appropriate support to DSLs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0211ec02-350a-47fc-9708-f85e7157fe90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c35bc68-51cf-4fcb-958b-0415949bc94d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,896 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRTUAL COLLEGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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