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Provision of Consultancy for Review of Safeguarding Hub and Missing Children Service

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT POLICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent Police has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of consultancy services to review the Safeguarding Hub and Missing Children Service across five local authorities within Gwent. The industry category for this procurement is "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV: 73000000). This process began in February 2023 with a tender period ending on February 24, 2023, and concluded with an award to Emerald Consulting Group Limited on April 25, 2023. The services required will help in reviewing current safeguarding practices, aimed at early intervention and prevention, reflecting upon changes and identifying areas for improvement. The total contract value is £39,450 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in public sector services, especially those with expertise in safeguarding, early intervention, and welfare policies. Businesses with experience in conducting operational reviews and providing strategic recommendations to government bodies will find this contract particularly pertinent. Successfully securing such contracts not only provides a steady revenue stream but also enhances a firm's portfolio with high-profile public sector clients, positioning them well for future opportunities in similar fields.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy for Review of Safeguarding Hub and Missing Children Service

Notice Description

There is a significant drive, both nationally and locally, towards developing collaborative safeguarding approaches that prioritise early intervention and prevention to aid in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. This is reflected in national policy such as the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014, the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 as well as the Wales Safeguarding Procedures -https://www.safeguarding.wales/The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent on behalf of the five Local Authorities within Gwent are seeking an independent body to undertake a review of the current services in the East and West Safeguarding Hubs along with the Missing Children Service to assist in informing them on the future model for the provision of these services. The aim of the review is to allow each service to have a clear understanding as to the benefits derived from the changes in the current service provision which have been made to date, along with areas for improvement. Each local authority will require a set of recommendations to inform future decisions, by establishing the overall success of the safeguarding hubs whilst identifying areas for improvement. The review shall also establish the operational effectiveness of the Missing Children Service, whilst identifying areas where improvements can be made to this area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-129048
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=129048
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT POLICE
Contact Name
Sarah Fry
Contact Email
sarah.fry@gwent.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1633838111

Buyer Location

Locality
CWMBRAN
Postcode
NP44 2XJ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Llanyrafon
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMERALD CONSULTING GROUP

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