Published date: 6 March 2017

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.


Closing: 20 March 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

DN246459

Published date

6 March 2017

Closing date

20 March 2017

Contract start date

1 May 2017

Contract end date

30 April 2020

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 require an IT system to create and maintain Personal Education Plans (PEPs) for looked after children. The Personal Education Plan (PEP) is part of a looked after child's care plan and is jointly written and owned by the young person, the school and the local authority. In Herefordshire, the Virtual School for Looked After Children is responsible for ensuring that each child has a PEP which is of high quality and completed meets statutory guidance. In addition, the PEP records how pupil premium for looked after children is used to raise attainment. It can be used to enable the academic progress of the child to be monitored. A PEP is required for all children looked after by Herefordshire from pre-school to age 18. There are currently approximately 300 children and young people eligible for a PEP.


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About the buyer

Address

Plough Lane
Hereford
HR4 0LE
England

Email

procurement@herefordshire.gov.uk