Tender

ESSEX MUSIC SERVICES E-LEARNING RESOURCE

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 May 2021 at 12:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking a digital learning partner to provide a comprehensive e-learning resource for its Music Hub, titled "Essex Music Services E-Learning Resource." This project falls under the education and training services category and is set within the East of England, specifically in Chelmsford. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 28th June 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and last until 31st August 2024, with a total value of £900,000, handled through an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital education resources and training services, particularly those that can deliver both online and face-to-face training sessions. Companies with innovative approaches to music education or those that can engage with classroom teachers and music tutors will be particularly well-suited to compete. By becoming a partner with the Essex Music Hub, the selected bidder will play a significant role in enhancing music education across schools, ultimately fostering growth and greater visibility within the public sector education market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESSEX MUSIC SERVICES E-LEARNING RESOURCE

Notice Description

Essex County Council operates one of the largest Music Hubs in the UK through a grant from the Arts Council England (ACE) and has undergone significant transformational change to further enhance customer focus, service and delivery in line with the Arts Council England 10-year strategy. ECC is looking for a music education digital resource specialist to provide a comprehensive package of musical programmes and resources which are accessible to thousands of classroom teachers, music tutors and young people. In addition, both online and face-to-face training, delivering up to 2 training sessions a week is essential to maximise uptake and engagement. The target audiences for this training would be set through working closely in partnership between the Music Hub and the successful bidder. The successful bidder will become a Music Hub partner whose offer will strongly compliment the wider work of the Music Hub and help deliver the Core and Extension roles which all Music Hubs are funded to offer. The digital learning packages will need to be administered and promoted by the successful bidder. An ongoing, high-quality face-to-face and online training package for generalist and specialist teachers and tutors is essential. Essex Music Education Hub are looking to procure the provision of an online curriculum support tool with an experienced and innovative digital learning partner to replace its existing contract. ECC is keen to continue with this methodology of delivering this Service to our schools. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT RFX REQ1000250 - CO0105 Essex Music Services E-Learning at https://www.proactisplaza.com:- not later than 12:00 (noon) hours on 28/06/2021 It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4159d2a0-70bd-4604-803c-873592b1a740
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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

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