--- title: "Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-04-07" --- # Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f293cdae-cd02-43ac-af58-bc9798245e9f.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently planning a procurement process for the provision of a set of online resources aimed at Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs). The tender, titled "Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads," falls under the categories of IT services and education and training services. Key engagement activities must conclude by 1 April 2021, with a contract anticipated to commence in late June 2021. This procurement process is in the planning stage, focusing on the development of an online toolkit to support the implementation of updated safeguarding measures. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital resource development, user research, and educational services. Companies with expertise in user-centred design, alongside those familiar with the education sector and children's services, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in the early engagement sessions may benefit suppliers by improving their understanding of the Department's needs, assisting businesses in tailoring their proposals to enhance their chances of securing this contract. ## Notice The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has lead responsibility for safeguarding and child protection. They play a critical role in the lives of children who have or have needed a social worker both by safeguarding them and supporting their wider welfare. The Department has recently consulted on changes to the outline of the DSL role - as set out in Annex C of the proposed Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. The proposed changes outline the DSL's role in promoting the educational outcomes of children who have or have needed a social worker and clarify the type of additional support such children may need. This includes improving the visibility of this group and supporting staff to improve their engagement with learning. These changes are grounded in the findings of the Children in Need Review. We are looking to procure a supplier to develop a set of online resources (an 'online toolkit') to support DSLs with implementing these changes. The toolkit will be hosted on existing DfE content pages on .GOV.UK. This proposal is subject to the outcome of the consultation which closed on 4 March. The Government response to the consultation will be published within the next few months and prior to any contract beginning. Aims of the toolkit: The aims of the toolkit are to: * Explain the reasoning for the proposed changes and connect them to DSLs' existing duties and understanding; * Provide content to aid in promoting the educational outcomes of children who have or have needed a social worker. Key deliverable stages (approximate): Late June Contract commences July User research and stakeholder engagement commences. August Analysis of existing resources and research and development into user-friendly and accessible resources. September Quality-assuring of additional good practice examples sought; drafting of resources. October User research and stakeholder engagement concludes; toolkit finalised and prepared for publication; toolkit published. Key criteria: * User research skills * User-centred design skills * Knowledge and understanding of schools and children's services * Digital skills * Service design skills In order to support the development and shaping of DfE's requirement, we will be holding supplier engagement sessions via Teams. This will take the format of 1-2-1 sessions with prospective suppliers in which we will work through a set of questions to gain further insight of the marketplace including opportunities and alternatives. To express your interest in this opportunity and sign up for our market engagement sessions that will be held on 25th March 2021, please contact Kathryn.farquhar@education.gov.uk by midday 23th March 2021. Additional information: The presentation will be made available after the session and interested providers that are unable to attend a market engagement session are asked to express their interest and complete a Market Engagement Questionnaire, available at the link below, no later than 1200 on 1 April 2021. Participation in this engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement. However, responses received will assist DfE assess the level of interest from the market, will be used to evidence a decision as to whether to undertake a competitive procurement and will be used to determine the most suitable route to market. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST AND A SUBMITTED MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. This Early Engagement Notice is for information and engaging with the supply market only. It is not a binding statement of intent. The Authority reserves the right not to enter a formal procurement process and not award contract(s). The information contained in this notice, including information relating to the nature and scope of the authority's requirements, the service classification of this requirement from the list of CPV codes, is only indicative of the authority's current thinking and is neither exhaustive nor binding. The authority reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend it at the time of issue of any further notices or at any other time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa | | 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 | 7 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2021 at 11:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa - 31 Mar 2021 at 08:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa - 22 Mar 2021 at 11:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa - 18 Mar 2021 at 16:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b91ebfc3-de53-4e64-8d7e-bbe39d52eefa 7th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2bb22657-e804-4af8-8301-965500b3e2a5 Draft service specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57339112-83df-4b21-8729-b6cb38bc70a0 Market engagement questionnaire - https://consult.education.gov.uk/safeguarding-in-schools-team/keeping-children-safe-in-education-schools-and-col/supporting_documents/Proposedkeepingchildrensafeineducationguidance2021forconsultation.pdf Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance - https://consult.education.gov.uk/safeguarding-in-schools-team/keeping-children-safe-in-education-schools-and-col/ Keeping Children Safe in School consultation - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/review-of-children-in-need/review-of-children-in-need Review of Children in Need - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20753fed-ffe0-465b-86d4-304a18e51664 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79336912-bca6-44e4-93a0-b5d7c5ed7475 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/151fbf1b-c4db-4697-9649-0bbae01b2ecb ## Notice URLs - https://consult.education.gov.uk/safeguarding-in-schools-team/keeping-children-safe-in-education-schools-and-col/supporting_documents/Proposed ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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