--- title: "ESSEX MUSIC SERVICES E-LEARNING RESOURCE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-28" --- # ESSEX MUSIC SERVICES E-LEARNING RESOURCE Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-804733a4-491e-44e8-b7b6-2344843beb5c.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is seeking a digital learning partner to provide a comprehensive e-learning resource for its Music Hub, titled "Essex Music Services E-Learning Resource." This project falls under the education and training services category and is set within the East of England, specifically in Chelmsford. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 28th June 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and last until 31st August 2024, with a total value of £900,000, handled through an open procurement method. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital education resources and training services, particularly those that can deliver both online and face-to-face training sessions. Companies with innovative approaches to music education or those that can engage with classroom teachers and music tutors will be particularly well-suited to compete. By becoming a partner with the Essex Music Hub, the selected bidder will play a significant role in enhancing music education across schools, ultimately fostering growth and greater visibility within the public sector education market. ## Notice Essex County Council operates one of the largest Music Hubs in the UK through a grant from the Arts Council England (ACE) and has undergone significant transformational change to further enhance customer focus, service and delivery in line with the Arts Council England 10-year strategy. ECC is looking for a music education digital resource specialist to provide a comprehensive package of musical programmes and resources which are accessible to thousands of classroom teachers, music tutors and young people. In addition, both online and face-to-face training, delivering up to 2 training sessions a week is essential to maximise uptake and engagement. The target audiences for this training would be set through working closely in partnership between the Music Hub and the successful bidder. The successful bidder will become a Music Hub partner whose offer will strongly compliment the wider work of the Music Hub and help deliver the Core and Extension roles which all Music Hubs are funded to offer. The digital learning packages will need to be administered and promoted by the successful bidder. An ongoing, high-quality face-to-face and online training package for generalist and specialist teachers and tutors is essential. Essex Music Education Hub are looking to procure the provision of an online curriculum support tool with an experienced and innovative digital learning partner to replace its existing contract. ECC is keen to continue with this methodology of delivering this Service to our schools. Your tender submission must be submitted to the Authority electronically by publishing through this ITT RFX REQ1000250 - CO0105 Essex Music Services E-Learning at https://www.proactisplaza.com:- not later than 12:00 (noon) hours on 28/06/2021 It is the Authority's policy to reject any tenders received after the above deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4159d2a0-70bd-4604-803c-873592b1a740 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 May 2021 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4159d2a0-70bd-4604-803c-873592b1a740 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4159d2a0-70bd-4604-803c-873592b1a740 28th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f33c32ab-acb1-46f0-a3a3-7fb72d830812 ## Notice URLs - https://www.proactisplaza.com:- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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