Award

ePEP, Children in Care Education Attendance and data analysis

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2023 at 10:17

Tender

27 Sep 2022 at 15:12

Planning

22 Jun 2022 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a regional authority in the United Kingdom, recently awarded a contract for the provision of services related to the monitoring of attendance and the development of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs) for Children in Care. The contract, titled 'ePEPs, Children in Care Educational Attendance and Data Analysis', falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under the CPV code for software packages and information systems. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed on 24th January 2023. The contract value is £615,660 GBP, signed with supplier Welfare Call (LAC) Ltd.

This tender from Norfolk County Council presents an opportunity for businesses offering software packages and information systems, specifically geared towards monitoring attendance and educational data analysis, to compete for contracts within the public sector. The procurement method used was an open procedure, highlighting transparency and fairness in the selection process. The council's focus on improving educational outcomes for Children in Care through technology solutions signifies a niche market for businesses specialising in educational software and data analysis services. Businesses with a track record in providing quality services in this industry category would be well-suited to engage with Norfolk County Council for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

ePEP, Children in Care Education Attendance and data analysis

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council was seeking to buy services for the monitoring of the attendance of its Children in Care up to and including year 13 at schools, colleges, further education institutions, training providers, other specialist education provision and children's residential provision, plus the development, hosting, recording and monitoring of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs) of its Children in Care and data analysis of both e-PEPs and Children in Care education attendance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council was seeking to buy an off the shelf solution for the monitoring of the attendance of its Children in Care up to and including year 13 at schools, colleges, further education institutions, training providers, other specialist education provision and children's residential provision, plus the development, hosting, recording and monitoring of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs) of its Children in Care and data analysis of both e-PEPs and Children in Care education attendance.

Options: The contract may be extended by an additional 24 months at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03492c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002254-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£615,660 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
24 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Dawson
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELFARE CALL (LAC

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