Award

Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 09:00

Award

16 Jan 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service" was initiated by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, located in Redcar, England. This tender falls under the "Social work and related services" category, specifically classified with CPV code 85300000. The contracting process employed a direct award method, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2023 and potentially continuing through an optional extension period until 31st January 2026. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 23rd September 2025. The service is intended to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in social services. The contract, valued at £40,000 annually with a total potential of £75,700 subject to extensions, offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a local authority. Businesses with expertise in providing independent investigation services will find this project aligned with their capabilities, fostering growth through increased service capacity and enhanced organisational credibility.

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Notice Title

Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service

Notice Description

Additional capacity for Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Services Contract term: 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024 with 1x12 month optional extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a18dae-bde9-4b95-9f17-61c0129c3e1c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01642 774774

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHOICES AND VOICES CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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