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Provision of Electronic Personal Education Plans and Attendance Tracking System for Looked After Children

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

01 Dec 2020 at 13:22

Award Notice
Tender

07 Oct 2020 at 08:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is seeking providers for the "Provision of Electronic Personal Education Plans and Attendance Tracking System for Looked After Children." This contract falls under the IT services category and targets the education sector within England. The tender period ended on 3rd November 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at £175,000, covering a period from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2023. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure, which allows any interested supplier to submit proposals.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in cloud-based educational technology solutions, particularly those that have existing systems validated by at least two local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as this tender emphasises the need for established solutions rather than new system development. The successful implementation of this system could contribute positively to the educational outcomes of vulnerable children and foster long-term relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Electronic Personal Education Plans and Attendance Tracking System for Looked After Children

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council currently has over 300 children who are in the care system (Looked After Children). This number fluctuates and may increase over the next few years. The Virtual School in Herefordshire has responsibility for the education of these children. The children attend many different educational establishments both in and out of county. Electronic Personal Education Plans - These are a statutory plan of how professionals around the child looked after will support their educational outcomes and achievement. It is developed and reviewed termly with the designated teacher, young person, social worker, carer and virtual school. It includes things such as strengths and achievements, academic targets, views of the pupil and future aspirations. Attendance Tracking System - the virtual school have a statutory obligation to report on the attendance of looked after children. In addition, the virtual school wish to monitor attendance and respond quickly to any absences. They require daily reporting of attendance and absence codes from a variety of educational establishments. Please note that your Cloud based systems must already be in existence and be in use in at least 2 local authorities. We do not require a supplier to develop a system for us. This opportunity is being advertised on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where you can view and submit your documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dec91e70-4f94-4733-bd69-9782d11ebf14
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
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
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE CALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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