Tender

Stockport Safeguarding Adults Programme - Independent Scrutineer

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the "Stockport Safeguarding Adults Programme - Independent Scrutineer." This opportunity pertains to the services category within the business services sector, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract is located in the UKD3 region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties must submit their CVs and a covering letter by 1st September 2025 via the Chest. The contract period is set to begin on 22nd September 2025 and will run until 21st September 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services to engage with a public authority like Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. It is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its open competition procurement method, which is below the threshold. Businesses capable of providing independent scrutiny within safeguarding contexts will find this tender particularly attractive for expanding their service offerings and increasing their footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stockport Safeguarding Adults Programme - Independent Scrutineer

Notice Description

Applicants required to fill role detailed in above title. Please respond via ProContract (the Chest) by 1st September with your CV and a covering letter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048453-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.lee@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Further Information

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