Tender

Looked After Children Attendance Monitoring

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2019 at 13:47

Tender

07 Mar 2019 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Looked After Children Attendance Monitoring." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to appoint a provider responsible for monitoring school attendance through daily communications with schools and education providers, thereby playing a crucial role in safeguarding children. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 10 April 2019. The proposed contract is set to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 August 2022. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, offering opportunities to a wide range of bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with experience in attendance monitoring, reporting systems, and safeguarding practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to encourage diverse participation. Companies that can deliver effective communication and intervention strategies for school attendance are encouraged to apply, leveraging this opportunity to expand their service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Looked After Children Attendance Monitoring

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a Provider to monitor school attendance and exclusion by daily telephone calls to schools and education providers. The Service plays an important safeguarding role but also enables timely intervention to prevent unnecessary school absence. Additional information: Tender must be submitted through the In-tend portal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d998cf33-2db1-4d5b-b7a1-e87758111c00
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

31711310 - System for recording attendance

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kiri Mason
Contact Email
kmason@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01375 652243

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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