Tender

LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2017 at 08:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring," which involves services related to monitoring attendance for Looked After Children and the development of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs). This tender is classified under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' and is currently in the 'Tender' stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 11 December 2017. The contract, valued at £550,000, is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and will last until 31 March 2023. The procurement process is open and managed electronically through the Council's e-procurement system.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for service providers specialising in educational support and software development, particularly those focusing on monitoring services for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of Looked After Children. Companies with experience in public sector contracts, administration services, or educational software development will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council is seeking to buy: (i) services for the monitoring of the attendance of its Looked After Children up to and including year 13 at schools, colleges, further education institutions, training providers, other specialist education provision and children's residential provision; and (ii) the development, hosting, recording and monitoring of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs) of its Looked After Children. This contract is being tendered in two lots. Tenderers may bid for either or both lots, and may be awarded either or both lots. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Norfolk County Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a735972-79d5-48ec-8caf-d52f46416c07
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

48 - Software package and information systems

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 Over 5 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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