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Independent Chair Edinburgh Child Protection Committee

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has issued a tender for the procurement of an Independent Chair for the Edinburgh Child Protection Committee. The procurement process is currently in the active stage with a deadline for tender submissions on the 17th of March 2023. The opportunity falls under the services category and follows a selective procurement method with a focus on services provision. The buying organisation, The City of Edinburgh Council, is based in Edinburgh, UK, and can be contacted through their website. The tender aims to ensure effective multi-agency child protection activities and policy adherence.

This tender for an Independent Chair presents an opportunity for businesses, especially sole traders, experienced in service provision to engage with The City of Edinburgh Council. The Chair's role involves reporting on child protection activities and policy effectiveness, aligning with national guidance. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure adherence to the specified criteria, including the provision of relevant qualifications and experience. The procurement process emphasises the importance of real Living Wage compliance and exclusion and selection criteria adherence to foster fair competition.

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Notice Title

Independent Chair Edinburgh Child Protection Committee

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Child Protection Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection activity, policy and guidance and ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Child Protection Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance and the work of the Committee is aligned to the aims of Edinburgh's Promise The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection activity, policy and guidance and ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs. The Chair must be experienced in the provision of services and able to present a fully independent view to the Committee. This requirement is suitable for sole traders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000724540
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484119
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£38,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
£38,400 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
approximately 18 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claudine Persaud, Grace Collins
Contact Email
claudine.persaud@edinburgh.gov.uk, grace.collins@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693727, +44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LC212529

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472660
    Independent Chair Edinburgh Child Protection Committee - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Child Protection Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection activity, policy and guidance and ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484119
    Independent Chair Edinburgh Child Protection Committee - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Child Protection Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection activity, policy and guidance and ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.

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