Tender

Electronic Personal Education Plans

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2017 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council is currently engaged in the tender process for an IT system essential for creating and maintaining Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for looked after children. The project, titled "Electronic Personal Education Plans," falls within the services industry category and is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender is being conducted under an open procurement method, and submissions are due by 20th March 2017. The project's total value is set at £40,000, with the contract period commencing on 1st May 2017 and concluding on 30th April 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT systems and software development. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, compliant solutions that enhance educational outcomes for looked after children will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. By contributing to the ongoing support of vulnerable children through effective digital solutions, competitors can not only secure a valuable contract but also establish themselves as key players in the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Electronic Personal Education Plans

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council require an IT system to create and maintain Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for looked after children. The Personal Education Plan (PEP) is part of a looked after child's care plan and is jointly written and owned by the young person, the school and the local authority. In Herefordshire, the Virtual School for Looked After Children is responsible for ensuring that each child has a PEP which is of high quality and completed meets statutory guidance. In addition, the PEP records how pupil premium for looked after children is used to raise attainment. It can be used to enable the academic progress of the child to be monitored. A PEP is required for all children looked after by Herefordshire from pre-school to age 18. There are currently approximately 300 children and young people eligible for a PEP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f67245e3-bec3-46d8-b139-2731f0bf2745
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5dc8f54-3731-43fa-b197-a1809ac02c55
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
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

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