WCC Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of A Learning Outside the Classroom, Educational Visits Advice and Reporting Service for all Warwickshire County Council Maintained Schools

Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is seeking to understand market capacity, capability and interest in delivering a Learning Outside the Classroom, Educational Visits Advice and Reporting Service for WCC-maintained schools. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement (PME) exercise is to: • Test assumptions about service design and delivery models • Understand current market offerings and innovations • Identify potential providers and gauge interest in providing this service • Gather feedback to refine the forthcoming service specification and procurement approach. WCC maintains statutory responsibilities related to the health, safety and management of educational visits and offsite activities. The current service supports: • 106 maintained schools with a total of 25,888 pupils on roll. The service ensures that planning, risk assessment, reporting and emergency procedures related to offsite educational activities reflect national best practice and statutory requirements. WCC anticipates procuring a service to deliver the following: 1. Advisory and Support Services 2. Reporting and Quality Assurance 3. Training Services 4. IT System