Tender

Quality Assurance Officer

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a Quality Assurance Officer to be based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. This procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), focuses on improving the personalisation and quality of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The tender is in the 'Tender' stage, using an open procedure (below threshold), and all interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 10th September 2024. The contract will commence on 11th September 2024 and is expected to continue until 31st March 2025. For any queries, the contact person is Wendy Linford at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND services, quality assurance, training, and multi-agency coordination. Companies with experience in EHCP processes, compliance, and legislative adherence will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Furthermore, businesses that focus on fostering collaboration across education, health, and social care sectors will find significant avenues for growth. This contract allows firms to establish a relationship with a substantial public sector organization, potentially leading to future opportunities within the local government sector.

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Notice Title

Quality Assurance Officer

Notice Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer Rate of Pay: TBC Hours: 37 hours pw Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: TBC Contract type: Agency Brief description: The role focuses on enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and family-centred approach to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The primary goal is to improve the personalisation and quality of EHCPs, ensuring they better serve children with SEND and their families, while complying with legal and statutory requirements. The role involves driving improvements in EHCP processes, fostering collaboration across multiple agencies, and ensuring continuous development and compliance within the SEND framework. Key Responsibilities: 1. Improving EHCP Quality and Consistency: 2. Training and Development: 3. Quality Assurance and Auditing: 4. Multi-Agency Collaboration: 5. Communication and Feedback: 6. Compliance with Legislation and Guidelines 7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: 8. Leadership and Best Practices: 9. Management Communication: 10. Council Appraisal Scheme Participation: 11. Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): 12. Health and Safety Compliance: 13. Other Duties: Key Focus Areas: o Improving the personalisation and quality of EHCPs to ensure better outcomes for children with SEND and their families. o Enhancing the skills and capabilities of team members through targeted training and support. o Driving effective quality assurance processes through regular audits and feedback loops. o Fostering strong collaboration across education, health, and social care partners. o Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and guidelines while embedding best practices in all aspects of EHCP development and review. Core Values and Principles: o Family-Centered Approach: Ensuring that the needs of children with SEND and their families are at the center of all EHCP processes. o Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of quality improvement through audits, training, and feedback mechanisms. o Collaboration: Strengthening multi-agency partnerships to ensure holistic and coordinated service delivery. o Compliance: Adhering to statutory requirements and best practices in the creation and management of EHCPs. o Inclusivity: Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in all aspects of work, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. This role requires a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of children and young people with SEND by driving excellence in EHCP processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Qualification Requirement: Educated to degree level or relevant experience in the field of SEND Statutory Services/EHCPs. A Basic DBS is required for... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 10/09/2024 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c0dda-eab4-4fd6-9733-bdb246716499
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

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wendy Linford
Contact Email
wendy_linford@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01215693300

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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