Tender

Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits

LIFT SCHOOLS

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24 Oct 2024 at 15:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lift Schools is inviting suppliers to bid for a national contract titled "Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits" under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract, valued between £100,000 and £130,000, will involve performing safeguarding audits for 57 schools across the UK, including Middlesbrough, Devon, Essex, and the Isle of Wight, over a three-year period starting from 1 January 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2027. Suppliers must register their interest and download the tender documents by 23 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in compliance and safeguarding audits within the education sector, particularly those with experience in multi-site operations and stringent regulatory environments. Suppliers will perform comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, evaluate the embedding of safeguarding culture, and incorporate British values within schools. Suitable candidates would include medium to large audit firms with a track record of delivering high-quality safeguarding services in educational settings. Successful completion of this contract could enhance the supplier’s portfolio and provide sustained business growth over the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits

Notice Description

We are looking for a single national supplier to perform Safeguarding Audits within our schools over a 3 year period. At minimum suppliers are to review the following aspects of safeguarding whilst undertaking the reviews. Establish the academies compliance with statutory requirements Undertake an audit through the School of the culture of safeguarding and how determine how well embedded it is within the School Establish how the links to British values are being embedded in the School Identify whether the key drivers from "Keeping Children Safe in Education " are at the heart of the academies best practices Question how far is safeguarding the golden thread within the School at all levels including governors, staff,pupils, parents and website content Question students on whether they feel safe in the School Determine whether children are safe in the School Additional information: Lift Schools are inviting suppliers to bid for a 3 year contract to deliver Safeguarding Audits to all our Schools past and Future. Our trust is currently made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country - from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south. The majority of our schools are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted. We are always striving to improve - and our results show our commitment to excellence.To access all Tender documents please register your interest on the following link and download the documents. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea29a901-3c50-4b51-b4ab-fbf0113f507e
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 (below threshold)
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIFT SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
NW1 1BU
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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