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title: "Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d1d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d1d

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## Summary

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process titled "Provider of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads." This tender is classified under the Education and Training Services industry category and is being conducted in the UK. Currently in the planning stage, the authority is engaging the supply market through Expressions of Interest, with the key dates including supplier engagement sessions on 25th March 2021, and a Market Engagement Questionnaire due by midday on 1st April 2021. The estimated commencement date for the contract is late June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources, digital content development, user research, and service design. Companies that possess expertise in user-centred design and have a deep understanding of children's services will be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in supplier sessions may allow businesses to influence the final requirements and demonstrate their capabilities, thereby enhancing their chances of securing future contracts with the Department for Education.

## Notice

The Department for Education are seeking Expressions of Interest with regards to the provision of a set of online resources for Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) through supplier engagement sessions and a Market Engagement Questionnaire. 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. We are exploring procuring a service to develop a set of online resources (an 'online toolkit') to support DSLs with promoting the educational outcomes of children who have or have needed a social worker and implementing the proposed changes. The toolkit will be hosted on existing DfE content pages on .GOV.UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005548-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 18 Mar 2021 at 16:31 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005548-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

## Provenance

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