Planning

EOI Safeguarding Software Solution

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Torfaen County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a safeguarding software solution. The tender, titled "EOI Safeguarding Software Solution," falls under the services category, specifically software package and information systems, IT services, and software supply services. The buying organisation, Torfaen County Borough Council, is seeking a safe and secure solution that allows schools to record and manage safeguarding concerns, integrate with SIMS, and comply with GDPR. This procurement is aimed at improving the effectiveness of school safeguarding arrangements. The contract length is flexible, ranging from one to three years, and the maximum yearly budget is set at GBP 25,000 per annum.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, software development, and software package solutions. Companies with experience in providing secure, GDPR-compliant systems that integrate with educational management software like SIMS would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, this contract offers the chance to build strong relationships with local authorities and contribute to improved educational outcomes, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

EOI Safeguarding Software Solution

Notice Description

Safeguarding software that is a safe and secure solution for recording and managing all safeguarding concerns for schools and enables schools to manage and prioritise actions, evidence the effectiveness of school safeguarding arrangements and drive improved outcomes for learners. This includes a secure mechanism to record concerns against categories along with automated chronologies and a customised reporting option. The LA also requires a system that integrates with SIMS, enables transferrable electronic records and is GDPR compliant.Access for the LA to multi establishment reports via a dashboard that provides data on trends and issues that can assist with decision making and policies.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144373.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144373
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144373
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Watkins
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TORFAEN
Postcode
NP4 OLS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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