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ERSAB Independent Chair

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiates with East Riding of Yorkshire Council, seeking a proficient candidate for the role of Independent Chair for the East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board. This contract, valued at £53,800, belongs to the health and social work services category, indicating a focus on leadership and partnership management within local safeguarding arrangements. Scheduled to commence from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2029, the procurement involves a substantial service contract located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The award was completed as of 27th April 2026, following the tender process that fell below the threshold, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. Documents pertinent to this contract were published on 27th April 2026.

This tender presents vital opportunities for consultancy firms, specialising in public sector advisory services, particularly those with expertise in health and social care leadership. The role requires significant experience in challenging and innovatively steering multi-agency collaborations for adult safeguarding. Suitable businesses are those capable of providing strategic facilitation and governance improvement, perhaps with prior collaboration with sub-central government bodies, signalling that large consultancies possessing relevant industry experience and networks would be best positioned to succeed. The ability to renew for an additional year enhances potential continuity and ongoing business expansion within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Title

ERSAB Independent Chair

Notice Description

The East Riding Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) is seeking an Independent Chair to lead the local safeguarding arrangements in new and innovative ways, ensuring robust and effective challenge of all partners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORIMERS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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