Award

National Safeguarding Partner Multi-Agency Facilitator (LA Lead)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 17:04

Tender

03 Apr 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, is the purchasing authority for the "National Safeguarding Partner Multi-Agency Facilitator (LA Lead)" contract, focused on providing administrative educational services within the United Kingdom. This procurement process is in the award stage, having been concluded with three suppliers awarded on the 4th of June, 2025. The procurement follows an open competition method, specifically under a "Below threshold - open competition." The contract period begins on the 23rd of June, 2025, and extends potentially up to March 2027, with the possibility of annual renewals based on government priorities and affordability. The role and contracts aim to enhance multi-agency safeguarding partnerships and support the implementation of reforms to promote children's welfare across different regions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises skilled in administrative educational services to grow their business by engaging in vital public sector collaborations. Businesses having strengths in policy implementation, educational service facilitation, and regional partnership coordination are particularly well-suited to compete in such competitive procurement opportunities. This environment fosters innovation and development of sustainable safeguarding practices, providing a significant avenue for firms to contribute to the national strategy while expanding their service portfolios within the public sector.

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Notice Title

National Safeguarding Partner Multi-Agency Facilitator (LA Lead)

Notice Description

Recruitment for a new National Safeguarding Partner Multi-Agency Facilitator (LA Lead) to support multi-agency safeguarding partnerships with the continued implementation of MASA as well as our CSC reform implementation strategy. The role will contribute towards helping, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, through playing a key part in supporting the Department in delivering reforms through engagement at local and national level by working with other multi-agency facilitators and local areas to provide support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract shall run from the effective date for an initial period of 12 months (the contract period) and shall include an optional provision for the Department to extend on an annual basis for up to a maximum of 1 year. Any decision to extend the contract will be subject to affordability, government priorities and policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fcec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£123,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Molly Sims
Contact Email
georgia.hendrickse@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07377101233

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ADRIAN MARK LOADES

COLIN ROSS PETTIGREW

SALEEM TARIQ

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