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title: "Inclusion Framework Digital Tool"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Inclusion Framework Digital Tool

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b2489c9-05cd-40a6-bf31-ef07b01e44f4

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Essex County Council, is focused on the development of a digital solution for the "Inclusion Framework Digital Tool." This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Chelmsford, England. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement end date is set for 11th June 2021, by which interested parties are invited to express their interest in collaborating on this initiative. The contracting authority aims to identify innovative technology providers who can support the management of the Inclusion Framework with a user-friendly system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in educational software solutions. Firms that can demonstrate strong technological infrastructure and a collaborative approach to system development are particularly well-suited to compete. By participating, these businesses can contribute to advancing the digital capabilities of local authorities while enhancing inclusion strategies for children and young people.

## Notice

Working with the DfE Preparing for Adulthood team & school and college leaders, ECC have developed The Inclusion Framework (TIF): Lives without Labels, an all-encompassing approach to inclusion & preparing for adulthood for all Children & Young People. The aim of TIF is to support young people, professionals & families to identify & remove barriers to education, preparation for adult life & pathways into employment and enterprise. The Authority are seeking a digital solution to support the management of TIF approach. This is built on an 'assess, plan, do, review' process, which enables young people, professionals (particularly school & local authority staff) & families to: Assess individuals, groups &/or cohorts of children/young people against TIF outcomes matrix to identify barriers, areas of strength & opportunity. Identify relevant guidance & resources, based on assessment results. Collaboratively (e.g. with parents/carers, ECC, between professionals) develop creative, timely approaches & action plans to address the needs identified through TIF. Track & monitor progress. Identify trends across groups &/or cohorts. Incorporate information from the above process into referrals to statutory services if they are necessary & appropriate ECC's ambition is for change, we are looking at digital partnerships with future suppliers, & are open to exploring the market to identify technology providers who may or /may not currently be active in the education software market but who do have both the capability & desire to work alongside a local authority as a system development partner. We are seeking discussion with those organisations with sufficient development & technology infrastructure to build & deliver a high quality, secure, and user-friendly system, that harnesses the best that technology offers to digitally enable innovative approaches to learning & inclusion for Children & Young People to be developed. If you are interested please send an expression of interest and full contact details to Jamie-lee.fox@essex.gov.uk by 11th June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ab438a-8a48-4322-9d8e-d3dfde039606 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 09:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ab438a-8a48-4322-9d8e-d3dfde039606

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ab438a-8a48-4322-9d8e-d3dfde039606
  21st May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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