Essex Music Services E-Learning Resource

The successful bidder will be required to provide a digital-based learning environment which contains a breadth and depth of resources to support the delivery of music to all key-stages,

but with particular detailed content to support EYFS, Key-stage 1 and Key-stage 2 teachers where there are a greater number of non-specialist teachers delivering music curriculum lessons. We also expect there to be resource to support the various SEND settings across the county and support transition of young people between primary and secondary settings.

All users (both teachers/tutors and pupils) will need individual logins which can easily be reset and to which content can be saved. The managers of Essex Music Education Hub also

require administrative access.

Licences will be required for 420 settings across Essex. Should further demand for this prove necessary in the future ECC would expect to be able to purchase additional licences at a pro

rata rate.

There will be a need and expectation for the successful bidder to provide an on-going CPD programme for schools to benefit from, to enable generalist teachers to fully understand how to best use the resources that are on offer.

This digital learning requirement will require two separate elements of work to be provided for:

o A resource for the whole delivery of the Music Curriculum and support materials for instrumental teachers

o A resource for students to use to explore multi-track and sequencing techniques and creativity using music technology.

As well as supporting teachers to deliver high quality music lessons within school, there is also an expectation that the resource offered will engage with all young people and provide

an interactive music-focused digital learning resource that is accessible for the student user.

The digital resources produced need to be accessible on all platforms (Windows/Apple/Linux) and should not require any installation or additional equipment to be purchased by the end users. It is expected that all resources will work through a standard browser, with the expectation that the browser is kept up to date by the end user.

The digital resource should have on-going refresh adapting to any identified needs, or changes in requirements. Should there be an increase in engagement and the need for more licenses that is covered in this contract, these will be paid in addition per year on a pro-rata basis.

Provision will be made for the successful bidder to be able to import user profiles from the incumbent solution. The method for this will be discussed during the implementation phase.

It is expected that this will be a 36-month contract with the option of a further year extension.

The preferred bidder must be able to provide the entire requirement, variations and/or options are not allowed. Bids maybe submitted by a consortium (legal entity) or through subcontracting.

Sub-Contracting - Bidders may sub-contract elements of the services, however they must ensure that they provide such detail in the relevant section(s) of the tender. If a bidder wishes to use a sub-contractor following award of contract, then they will need approval from the Authority before proceeding.

Key Dates

Commencement date: 01/09/2021.

Completion date: 31/08/2024

Duration: 36 months

Required delivery dates/milestones.

Week commencing 26/07/21, set-up begins

01/09/21 Launch to schools ready for the start of term

End of October 2021, review of engagement trends: user numbers and last log on date, popular resources, areas not being just, CPD engagement.

Report delivered monthly via email detailing engagement data and CPD both planned and delivered.

Termly review meeting for the duration of the contract: engagement trends and popular resources; CPD engagement and need; How provider is adapting to meet trends in music education and needs identified by Essex Music Education Hub.