Planning

Early Market Enagagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Jul 2023 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006" within the social work services industry category. The process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for August 1, 2023. Providers interested in delivering the Independent Person and Review Panellists roles must submit expressions of interest by the specified deadline. The procurement opportunity is located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender from Staffordshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The roles required for this opportunity demand expertise in investigative processes, independent review, and compliance with statutory regulations. Interested providers should ensure their services align with the requirements outlined by the Council and possess relevant experience in similar work. This tender offers the chance for eligible businesses to contribute to the Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure and Complaints Review Panels.

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Notice Title

Early Market Enagagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is inviting providers to express an interest, in providing and delivering the Independent Person (IP) role for all Statutory Stage 2 Independent Investigations, in line with The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006. In addition, providing and delivering the Review Panellists and Chairs for Stage 3 Complaints Review Panels, in line with the above-mentioned legislation. The detail of such roles is detailed below. Providers should ensure their services are able to deliver: * Ensuring as an IP, the investigation process is open, transparent and fair. * Working alongside an Independent Investigating Officer, to provide an independent and objective view. * Being involved in all aspects of an investigation, including interviewing relevant staff members and viewing information held by the Local Authority. * Considering the draft report of the Investigating Officer and producing their own report, commenting on the findings and recommendations, and stating if they agree. * Ensuring their availability to enable statutory timescales to be met. * In the event that the matter progresses to a Stage 3 Complaints Review Panel, ensuring their attendance at said Panel and providing their input as required. * In the event that difficulties arise during the investigation process, the IP should bring these to the attention of the Local Authority without delay. * Ensuring as a Review Panellist or Chair; the allocated officers are reflective of the local population and hold the skills and experience required for dealing with the particular case. * The Review Panellist or Chair should conduct the Panel in accordance with the legislation. Expressions of interest should contain a brief summary, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining any previous experience of carrying out this work. This should be returned to complaints&customerfeedback@staffordshire.gov.uk by 1st August 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249b6311-9bb2-41d3-be8a-7a5f161a36b5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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