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LA Facilitator Contracts Finder Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jan 2024 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the LA Facilitator, aimed at supporting the reform of multi-agency safeguarding partners. The contract falls under the industry category of Education and training services. The procurement method used was Other - DPS, with a tender period ending on 30th October 2023. The contract period is set from 11th January 2024 to 31st March 2025. The contract was awarded to Leading For Children Ltd.

This tender for providing LA Facilitator services by the Department for Education presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in supporting safeguarding partnerships. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested should focus on showcasing their expertise in promoting effective safeguarding arrangements and supporting the government's reform agenda.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LA Facilitator Contracts Finder Notice

Notice Description

This is to award the contract for the LA Facilitator. The Local Authority facilitator will play a key role in supporting the Department in delivering our critical path of reform for multi-agency safeguarding partners through engagement at both a local and national level. The individual will work as part of a core team with their health, police and now education facilitator counterparts whose priorities will be set by the cross-government governance structures. Scope of role: - To support the local government response to the safeguarding partners reform work and the development of existing national policy to improve safeguarding outcomes for children and young people. - To identify and assess emerging issues and threats within local multi-agency safeguarding partnerships and develop plans to address in partnership with other national facilitators. - To provide practical advice to government on how to post safeguarding partners to effectively implement the reforms set out in Stable Homes Built on Love. - To liaise with all local safeguarding partnerships in England and engage relevant safeguarding leads in local government to promote effective arrangements, to map and share best practice. - To provide appropriate peer review and challenge to support development of robust local arrangements. - To collaborate with the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel to support practice sharing amongst safeguarding partners. - To represent local government views at relevant national meetings, forums and conferences including with other national stakeholders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e34c4e46-f535-4d11-83e8-240aa9e6da19
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c55cd1bf-0f93-4623-ac7e-ce32568734ab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - DPS
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADING FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

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