Tender

Independent Complaints Investigators and Independent Person Services

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Nov 2024 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is inviting tenders for the appointment of a single supplier to provide Independent Complaints Investigators and Independent Person Services. The contract aims to ensure the independent element of the Complaints Procedure is met efficiently and effectively, following the applicable Regulations. This procurement falls under the Business Services category (CPV: 79000000) and will cover the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active with an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is the 9th of December 2024 at 16:00 GMT. The contract will commence on the 1st of April 2025 and is scheduled to run until the 31st of March 2028, with an optional 12-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the fields of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Companies with expertise in providing independent investigative and oversight services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Large and established firms within these sectors may benefit most, as the contract does not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs. By securing this contract, the successful bidder will have the potential to expand their service offerings and establish a substantial presence in the public sector. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding process, allowing businesses to showcase their expertise and value propositions to Sheffield City Council.

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Notice Title

Independent Complaints Investigators and Independent Person Services

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is seeking appoint a single supplier to provide Independent Investigators (II) and Independent People (IP) to deliver a service that ensures the independent element of the Complaints Procedure is met in an efficient and effective way, and in accordance with the Regulations. This service will be for a three-year period (with an optional 12-month extension).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c5716a-71fa-4cb3-8a4c-9c679b1b1e42
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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