Published date: 30 July 2024

Last edited date: 19 August 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 22 August 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Software package and information systems - 48000000

  • Information technology services - 72222300

  • Career guidance services - 79634000

    • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

East of England

Procurement reference

CO0541 AI Proof of Concept

Published date

30 July 2024

Closing date

22 August 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Essex County Council (ECC) are seeking to create a single 'digital front door' under the project name CO0541 Essex Connector, that will connect residents and businesses with Essex based employment, training, and skills opportunities.

Using conventional automation as well as Artificial Intelligence, Essex Connector will deliver Careers Information Advice and Guidance along with personalised recommendations relevant to users' interests and requirements.

Essex Connector will also seek to streamline access into employment and skills opportunities by creating talent pools for employers and providers alike.

The full specification of the tool is currently being devised but at present the following are aspects that we strive to incorporate within the solution:
• AI-led Careers IAG 'careers co-pilot'
• Careers Quiz
• Skills & qualification Integration/Analysis
• Employer Profiles and Spotlights
• Development of an Essex Talent Pool

It is our current intention that the connector is procured as a fully managed technology solution with a technology provider engaged to develop, implement and provide ongoing hosting and updates/developments of the product.

The approach will be to identify the right partner to assist us with running a proof of concept (POC), allowing us to explore and understand what is possible prior to implementing a final lager scale solution.

Attached to this Early Engagement Notice, you will find a survey that will help us to understand the shape of the market.

More information

Attachments

  • Essex County Council - Essex Connector Survey.docx
  • Feasibility study
  • Interested parties can provide responses to all or some of the questions. Please feel free to provide additional information regarding services offered which you think the Council would find useful in relation to this exercise.

    Interested Parties should note that any responses received during this exercise will be treated as confidential information and it is the intention of the Council not to share this information with any third parties.

    Answers to questions should be submitted to both George.Knight@essex.gov.uk and Tyno.Tong@essex.gov.uk by 5pm on 22/08/2024.

    Thank you very much for your interest and participation.

About the buyer

Contact name

George Knight

Address

County Hall
Market Road
CHELMSFORD
CM1 1QH
England

Email

George.Knight@essex.gov.uk