--- title: "LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-14" --- # LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0f3d15d-11fe-4870-929d-b5f42f8b335a.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "LAC attendance and ePEP monitoring," which involves services related to monitoring attendance for Looked After Children and the development of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs). This tender is classified under the industry category of 'Industry specific software package' and is currently in the 'Tender' stage. Interested parties must submit their bids by 11 December 2017. The contract, valued at £550,000, is expected to commence on 1 April 2018 and will last until 31 March 2023. The procurement process is open and managed electronically through the Council's e-procurement system. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for service providers specialising in educational support and software development, particularly those focusing on monitoring services for educational institutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as they may provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of Looked After Children. Companies with experience in public sector contracts, administration services, or educational software development will be well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice Norfolk County Council is seeking to buy: (i) services for the monitoring of the attendance of its Looked After Children up to and including year 13 at schools, colleges, further education institutions, training providers, other specialist education provision and children's residential provision; and (ii) the development, hosting, recording and monitoring of Electronic Personal Education Plans (e-PEPs) of its Looked After Children. This contract is being tendered in two lots. Tenderers may bid for either or both lots, and may be awarded either or both lots. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council's e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the 'tenders' section and 'express an interest' to view the documentation. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk. Norfolk County Council will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the proposed award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a735972-79d5-48ec-8caf-d52f46416c07 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2017 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a735972-79d5-48ec-8caf-d52f46416c07 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a735972-79d5-48ec-8caf-d52f46416c07 14th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:453505-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML OJEU contract notice ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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