Tender

External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies

ANDREW BOCCHI

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

19 Jul 2024 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Lion Academy Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of External Safeguarding Audit Services in 11 primary schools located across London, Essex, and Northamptonshire. The contract aims to ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations and will involve conducting audits and producing detailed reports. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date of 5th August 2024.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced service providers in the administrative educational services sector. Businesses offering expertise in safeguarding audits and compliance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Lion Academy Trust seeks providers with relevant experience and a strong approach to delivering quality services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 and may be renewed for up to three years based on performance.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies

Notice Description

1. Introduction The Lion Academy Trust invites tenders from experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a comprehensive safeguarding audit service across our network of 11 primary schools. This contract aims to ensure the highest standards of safety, protection, and compliance with safeguarding regulations. 2. Background The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. 3. Scope of Services The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: 3.1 Safeguarding Audits * Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). * Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. * Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. 3.2 Audit Reports * Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. * Present a Trust wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead. 4. Duration of Contract The contract will commence in September (Autumn term) and will be for a duration of one month (completion of 11 school visits), with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Background: The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. Scope of Services: The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: * Safeguarding Audits - Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). - Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. - Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. * Audit Reports - Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. - Present a Trust-wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead.

Renewal: Potential renewal, on successful deliver, for up to 3 further years engagement to undertake required Safeguarding Audits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022490-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANDREW BOCCHI
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
IG10 3LQ
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLH3 Essex, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Loughton Roding
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7-2024-07-19T13:23:58+01:00",
    "date": "2024-07-19T13:23:58+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7",
    "description": "Submission Requirements, interested parties should submit the following documents: * Cover Letter, an introduction to the service provider and an expression of interest in the contract. * Detailed proposal outlining the service provider's approach to delivering the required services. * CVs of key personnel and evidence of relevant experience and qualifications. * Comprehensive breakdown of all costs associated with the contract. * Testimonials or references from previous clients, particularly within the education sector. * Contact details for at least two references from recent clients.",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "75121000",
            "description": "Administrative educational services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "1. Introduction The Lion Academy Trust invites tenders from experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a comprehensive safeguarding audit service across our network of 11 primary schools. This contract aims to ensure the highest standards of safety, protection, and compliance with safeguarding regulations. 2. Background The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. 3. Scope of Services The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: 3.1 Safeguarding Audits * Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). * Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. * Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. 3.2 Audit Reports * Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. * Present a Trust wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead. 4. Duration of Contract The contract will commence in September (Autumn term) and will be for a duration of one month (completion of 11 school visits), with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Background: The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. Scope of Services: The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: * Safeguarding Audits - Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). - Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. - Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. * Audit Reports - Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. - Present a Trust-wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Experience and Qualifications",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "30"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Approach and methodology",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "30"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "40"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2024-12-15T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Potential renewal, on successful deliver, for up to 3 further years engagement to undertake required Safeguarding Audits"
                },
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "allowed"
                },
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "80000000",
                        "description": "Education and training services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKF2"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKH3"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKI5"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Across the Trust's 11 schools, 13 sites, in London (Waltham Forest and Haringey), Essex (Pitsea, Canvey Island, and Maldon), and Northamptonshire (Wellingborough)."
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://forms.monday.com/forms/064a099e4b9f55b88a9e9a87f980a5d2?r=use1",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "Please note, that no costs for the production or participation of the tender will be assignable to the Lion Academy Trust.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "performanceTerms": "Any staff engaged within the on-site audits must be able to evidence a DBS check which includes Child Workforce and has been issued normally within the last 3 years."
        },
        "otherRequirements": {
            "requiresStaffNamesAndQualifications": true
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive procedure with negotiation",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-05T10:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-08-05T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-UKPRN-10061213",
            "name": "Andrew Bocchi",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Andrew Bocchi",
                "id": "10061213",
                "scheme": "GB-UKPRN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "155 Canterbury Road, London",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI53",
                "postalCode": "IG10 3LQ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Andrew Bocchi",
                "telephone": "+44 2086193400",
                "email": "andy@lionacademytrust.net",
                "url": "http://www.lionacademytrust.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.lionacademytrust.net",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-118988",
            "name": "Andrew Bocchi",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Andrew Bocchi"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "London",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "andy@lionacademytrust.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.lionacademytrust.net"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-UKPRN-10061213",
        "name": "Andrew Bocchi"
    },
    "language": "en"
}