Published date: 7 October 2020

This notice was replaced on 1 December 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 1 December 2020)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£175,000

Procurement reference

HEREFCC-DN503303-24847663

Published date

7 October 2020

Closing date

3 November 2020

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 January 2021

Contract end date

31 December 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Herefordshire Council currently has over 300 children who are in the care system (Looked After Children). This number fluctuates and may increase over the next few years. The Virtual School in Herefordshire has responsibility for the education of these children. The children attend many different educational establishments both in and out of county.

Electronic Personal Education Plans - These are a statutory plan of how professionals around the child looked after will support their educational outcomes and achievement. It is developed and reviewed termly with the designated teacher, young person, social worker, carer and virtual school. It includes things such as strengths and achievements, academic targets, views of the pupil and future aspirations.

Attendance Tracking System - the virtual school have a statutory obligation to report on the attendance of looked after children. In addition, the virtual school wish to monitor attendance and respond quickly to any absences. They require daily reporting of attendance and absence codes from a variety of educational establishments.


Please note that your Cloud based systems must already be in existence and be in use in at least 2 local authorities. We do not require a supplier to develop a system for us.
This opportunity is being advertised on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk where you can view and submit your documents.

About the buyer

Contact name

Claire Bennett

Address

Council Offices
Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
England

Telephone

+44 1432261994

Email

Claire.Bennett@herefordshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk