Planning

Inclusion Framework Digital Tool

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2021 at 09:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Essex County Council, is focused on the development of a digital solution for the "Inclusion Framework Digital Tool." This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Chelmsford, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 11th June 2021, by which interested parties are invited to express their interest in collaborating on this initiative. The contracting authority aims to identify innovative technology providers who can support the management of the Inclusion Framework with a user-friendly system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in educational software solutions. Firms that can demonstrate strong technological infrastructure and a collaborative approach to system development are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can contribute to advancing the digital capabilities of local authorities while enhancing inclusion strategies for children and young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inclusion Framework Digital Tool

Notice Description

Working with the DfE Preparing for Adulthood team & school and college leaders, ECC have developed The Inclusion Framework (TIF): Lives without Labels, an all-encompassing approach to inclusion & preparing for adulthood for all Children & Young People. The aim of TIF is to support young people, professionals & families to identify & remove barriers to education, preparation for adult life & pathways into employment and enterprise. The Authority are seeking a digital solution to support the management of TIF approach. This is built on an 'assess, plan, do, review' process, which enables young people, professionals (particularly school & local authority staff) & families to: Assess individuals, groups &/or cohorts of children/young people against TIF outcomes matrix to identify barriers, areas of strength & opportunity. Identify relevant guidance & resources, based on assessment results. Collaboratively (e.g. with parents/carers, ECC, between professionals) develop creative, timely approaches & action plans to address the needs identified through TIF. Track & monitor progress. Identify trends across groups &/or cohorts. Incorporate information from the above process into referrals to statutory services if they are necessary & appropriate ECC's ambition is for change, we are looking at digital partnerships with future suppliers, & are open to exploring the market to identify technology providers who may or /may not currently be active in the education software market but who do have both the capability & desire to work alongside a local authority as a system development partner. We are seeking discussion with those organisations with sufficient development & technology infrastructure to build & deliver a high quality, secure, and user-friendly system, that harnesses the best that technology offers to digitally enable innovative approaches to learning & inclusion for Children & Young People to be developed. If you are interested please send an expression of interest and full contact details to Jamie-lee.fox@essex.gov.uk by 11th June 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ab438a-8a48-4322-9d8e-d3dfde039606
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2021Expired
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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