Tender

CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting an open tender for "CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services" aimed at sourcing expertise in safeguarding standards for both children and adults. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services, with a value of £180,000. The tender period is set to close on 11th May 2018, and the contract will commence on 21st May 2018, lasting for one year until 21st May 2019. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest via email by 11:00 on 11th April 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safeguarding, social services, or system quality audits to expand their market reach. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is considered suitable for their involvement. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in safeguarding audits and compliance with quality standards will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings, allowing them to secure a significant contract while enhancing their operational footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services

Notice Description

* The purpose of this procurement is to source the Services of a Supplier with expertise in Safeguarding (children and adults) to provide independent impartial review of the standards of quality of both Barring and Disclosure operations focusing across the three key areas. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 11:00 11/04/2018 Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2018 - 21 May 2019 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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