Planning

Child Protection Services - Interactive Whiteboards

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Jun 2018 at 08:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Child Protection Services - Interactive Whiteboards." This tender falls under the category of office and computing machinery, specifically focused on enhancing the recording and management of Child Protection Conferences across Essex. The deadline for engagement is set for 18th June 2018, while the key dates of the procurement process include an early engagement notice published on 5th June 2018. The initiative aims to explore alternative technological solutions to improve efficiency in conference management.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in office technology, electronic whiteboards, and related IT solutions. Businesses that can provide innovative methods for capturing data and reducing resource burdens will be well-suited to participate in the supplier day, enabling them to showcase their products and fulfill the outlined technical requirements. Engaging in this procurement could help businesses grow by positioning them as key providers for essential Child Protection services within the local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Child Protection Services - Interactive Whiteboards

Notice Description

ECC's Child Protection Service (CPS) carry out a number of conferences (Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences) across all of Essex. Conferences are held in various locations across Essex on average of twice a day. CPS is currently reviewing how conferences are managed and resourced. A key element is the recording of the action plans and minutes. A key element is the recording of the discussion process and integral to this is being able to link information recorded on a whiteboard. CPS are looking at alternative options to be able to reduce resource impact across the Authority when conferences are held. As part of this review CPS are looking into the potential use of interactive whiteboards. By interactive whiteboards CPS means any method of capturing data from a traditional whiteboard or electronic device that fulfils the same function, or some other facility that will reduce the burden on resources. This includes, but is not limited to, smart pens/holders, touch-screen monitors connected to existing ECC Windows 10 laptops, and fully standalone electronic whiteboards. To this end Essex County Council's CPS and Technical Services (TS) teams are looking to carry out some soft market testing in the form of a supplier day. The supplier day will allow CPS and TS staff to review devices that meet both the business and technical requirements below. Please contact the named person on this notice if you wish to take part in the supplier event. For full details please see the attached Soft Market Test document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91bf0f6c-3f48-4c2f-9d7a-f629b7a64bfc
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2018Expired
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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