Tender

Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21)

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 17:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Safeguarding Consultant through an open tender process. The opportunity, titled "Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21)", is aimed at improving safeguarding practices following significant incidents identified in the service. The contract, set to commence on 13th September 2021 and running until 15th October 2021, has a budget of £17,500. The tender period concludes on 1st September 2021. Work can be conducted mostly remotely, with some office-based duties required, and the position is situated in West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work consultancy and safeguarding services. Companies with experience in adult safeguarding, particularly those employing qualified social workers with senior-level expertise, would be well-positioned to compete. The project focuses on enhancing safeguarding practices, thus requiring providers adept at reviewing processes and making evidence-based recommendations. Engaging in this contract may help firms expand their portfolio and gain credibility in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21)

Notice Description

Job Title: Safeguarding Consultant Rate of Pay: ?550 per day (all inclusive) Location: Working from Home/Office based Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Safeguarding Adults Review of process and practice The safeguarding adults service has identified a number of significant incidents over the last year. A review of these incidents has revealed several recurrent themes. High quality safeguarding practice is a priority for the authority and we want to ensure learning is embedded in practice and process and adults at risk are placed at the centre of all safeguarding investigations. The purpose of this review is to look at the overall safeguarding process and identify good practice as well as knowledge gaps and potential improvements to structure and process. This is likely to include: o Safeguarding thresholds o The safeguarding process including decision making points and use of the MCA. o Supervision and management oversight of safeguarding o Frontline staff levels of knowledge and skill when working to safeguard adults o Implementation of Making Safeguarding Personal We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults in a social work context. They need to be social work qualified, have worked at a senior level, and have an understanding of adult safeguarding from an operational and strategic perspective. Previous experience of a safe guarding lead would be an advantage. Ability to analyse quantitive and qualitative data and make reasoned, evidence-based recommendations from the review. Ability to quickly formulate a methodology for the review and work to deadlines. An enhanced Adults Barring DBS will be required for this role Mostly remote working but may need some office based work. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Wed... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f2bedc-492f-42fb-b40d-3cbe30006b92
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 1-6 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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