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                "description": "Market Engagement event will take place Tuesday 17 March at 10:00. To register interest please send an email by close of business on Monday 16 March at 5pm to - HelpingHands.PILOT@education.gov.uk - and we will provide meeting details. Market Engagement Activities DfE plans to hold virtual briefings, one-to-one discussions, and may issue a request for information. Suppliers will be invited to share capabilities, innovations, risks, and delivery considerations. Participation will not give any advantage in future procurement. The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking early market engagement to inform a potential procurement for a Needs Assessment Tool and integrated e-platform. This work aims to support children and young people (CYP) aged 8-18 with multiple and complex needs who are at risk of, or subject to, Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoLO). Background Increasing numbers of CYP with complex needs require multi-agency support across social care, health, and youth justice. Current processes are fragmented, resulting in inconsistent assessment practices, delayed interventions, and rising use of unregistered or high-cost placements. A unified, evidence-based assessment tool is needed to improve early identification, planning, and outcomes. Purpose of the Project The proposed project will design, develop, and implement: - A validated, holistic assessment tool capturing needs, risks, and strengths. - A secure, interoperable e-platform with analytical capabilities. - A training and implementation model for use across five pilot areas. - Aggregate data and insights to support strategic planning and commissioning. What DfE Is Seeking from the Market DfE seeks supplier expertise in: - Assessment tool design (including modular and rapid-assessment formats). - Digital platform development, interoperability, security, and predictive analytics. - Training delivery, engagement, and large-scale implementation. - Data governance, UK GDPR compliance, and DPIA processes. - Aggregate data analysis, profiling, and reporting. Indicative Timescales The potential project will run for up to 30 months, covering development, rollout, assessment delivery, data analysis, and final reporting.",
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