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CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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01 Jun 2018 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit," focused on system quality assurance assessment and review services. This open tender is aimed at sourcing independent expertise in safeguarding standards for both children and adults, with key dates including a submission deadline for tenders set for 15th June 2018. The contract is expected to begin on 2nd July 2018 and will continue for a year, concluding on 1st July 2019. The procurement process encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a total contract value of £180,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safeguarding, quality assurance audits, and statutory services. Companies with expertise in system evaluations and those capable of providing impartial assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, fostering a competitive landscape that could enhance their business growth and visibility in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit

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 submission of tenders will be Friday 15th June 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df01ea68-bac7-4245-8b75-2a9680f00577
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 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 2019 6-12 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
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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