Planning

Knowledge Hub for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in Schools and Colleges

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

26 May 2020 at 13:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom is currently planning a tender titled "Knowledge Hub for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in Schools and Colleges." This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is intended to develop and manage an online platform aimed at supporting Designated Safeguarding Leads in schools and colleges. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 3rd June 2020, with the goal of launching the platform by September 2020. The buying organisation is located in London, and the procurement method involves an early engagement notice.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in digital platform development, particularly those with experience in educational technologies that adhere to low-code or zero-code solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they could offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of safeguarding leads. The project aims to enhance user engagement and ensure the compliance of content with current statutory guidance, potentially opening avenues for growth and collaboration within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowledge Hub for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) in Schools and Colleges

Notice Description

Invitation to attend a market engagement event on Wednesday, 3rd Jun. The DfE are seeking a provider to develop and manage an online platform for Designated Safeguarding Leads. The intention is to launch the platform by September 2020. The Department wish the platform to be user led, including establishing a framework for quality assuring content. Potential providers will be responsible for producing and commissioning user-tested content, over time, which reflects changes to statutory guidance and emerging evidence and practice on supporting children, including children with a social worker. The aim of the platform will be to: * signpost DSLs to the right evidence-based information to support children, including those on a Children in Need Plan, on a Child Protection Plan and Looked After Children. * provide a platform to share best practice and case studies, including on how to improve outcomes; * provide a forum for peer-to-peer support between DSLs; and * advertise a national forum with events for DSLs. The Department's expectation is that the solution should be a COTS product based on open standards that meets the needs of the users, and will be primarily low-code or zero code in nature. If you are interested in attending a market engagement event on Wednesday 3rd June 2020 12:30 - 14:00, please RSVP to kamil.faltynowski@education.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-104efd30-4012-4f64-b3c5-bd7c3e641256
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47e7af80-4ec9-43e5-8084-70d7ee9c6a35
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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