Planning

Online Safety Programme for Schools

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire is in the planning stage of procuring an "Online Safety Programme for Schools." This tender, initiated on 29 January 2026, aims to enhance digital resilience in primary schools throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. The procurement seeks to engage the community in online safety education and provide professional training to school staff. Scheduled pre-engagement activities have a due date of 23 February 2026. The initiative falls under the services category, notably primary education and software-related services. It is scheduled to run from 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2028, with a possibility of extension to 31 August 2029.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on educational technology, training, and public relations services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive digital safety and training solutions tailored to schools will find this tender an attractive avenue for growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities are particularly encouraged to participate. This contract requires a collaborative approach among multiple stakeholders, including schools, families, and community professionals, which could prove beneficial for enterprises experienced in multi-faceted programme delivery.

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Notice Title

Online Safety Programme for Schools

Notice Description

The Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner intend to procure an online safety digital resilience programme to primary schools across Derbyshire and Derby City. This programme will provide key workers and professionals across the community with essential training and support, enabling staff working with children to understand and identify the risks, as well as training and guidance on how to respond when issues do arise. To embed online safety education and digital resilience across schools and community settings * Deliver online safety programmes in schools. * Provide professional training for staff and safeguarding leads. * Offer interactive workshops for pupils and SEND learners. * Distribute resources and guidance to schools and families. This would need to include a response to key areas of concern in keeping young people safe online. * Whole school approach (students, teachers, parents, wider community - police and other professionals) * Consistent approach to online safety training and the provision of relevant key messages * Young people led - gives them a voice * Knowledge and consideration of the Online Safety Act. Impact on online safety awareness Metrics to include: * Number of schools engaged * Number of pupils trained * Feedback from staff and pupils Reporting: Termly updates to PCC and partners. If the business case is approved, a compliant procurement route will be taken at the point of purchase.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102267&TID=100107487&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007979-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48931000 - Training software package

72260000 - Software-related services

72330000 - Content or data standardization and classification services

79416000 - Public relations services

80100000 - Primary education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80521000 - Training programme services

80550000 - Safety training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

80580000 - Provision of language courses

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DERBYSHIRE
Contact Name
Aimee Briddon
Contact Email
aimee.briddon@derbyshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7542226577

Buyer Location

Locality
RIPLEY, DERBYSHIRE
Postcode
DE5 3RS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Amber Valley
Electoral Ward
Ripley
Westminster Constituency
Amber Valley

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