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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of independent lead reviewers within the domain of public protection services. The awarded contract, titled "Award from Framework - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework", is specifically aimed at enhancing general public services, particularly in East Ayrshire, located in the UKM93 region. This procurement stage is complete and was conducted under a limited procurement method, which involved awarding without prior publication of a call for competition. The framework is part of the 'social and other specific services' category, adhering to the Light Touch Regime under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, and will remain open until December 2027. The contract, valued at £49,999, was formally signed on 15th June 2026.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in conducting comprehensive learning reviews within the public protection sphere. Companies that can provide skilled and independent leadership in analysing and reporting on child and adult protection cases will find this framework particularly beneficial. Since the framework is open to new entrants throughout its duration, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a chance to enter and compete by meeting the required application and selection criteria. The open framework's nature supports flexibility and allows businesses to adapt to varying demands, thereby fostering business growth and expanding service offerings in a targeted and regulated sector.

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Notice Title

Award from Framework - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework

Notice Description

Award from Existing Framework (PS/23/132 - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award from Open Framework (PS/23/132 - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework) CONTEXT: INDEPENDENT LEAD REVIEWERS FRAMEWORK The Scottish Government published Learning Review Guidance for public protection in 2022 and Learning Reviews are monitored, analysed and quality assured by the Care Inspectorate. Commissioning external Independent Lead Reviewers will improve the quality and efficiency of local Learning Reviews. The economic cost of harm caused in the context of child and adult protection in East Ayrshire is challenging to quantify - learning from occurrences of harm is essential to reduce the human and economic impacts for the future. Externally appointed Independent Lead Reviewers will support transparent and impartial learning and improvement actions. Commissioning through a framework arrangement supports contractual, financial and quality assurance consistency and efficiency. Development of a commissioning framework will facilitate flexibility to respond to fluctuating and unpredictable levels of demand. OBJECTIVES OF THE SERVICE Independent Lead Reviewers will: 1.Lead on all aspects of undertaking a full public protection Learning Review for a child or adult in East Ayrshire 2.Work to a Terms of Reference and timescales for the Learning Review already agreed by the Learning Review Panel 3.Chair and lead the Review Team for the duration of the Learning Review 4.Lead on multi-agency case information review activities, practitioner and manager workshops and family / carer liaison (if appropriate) 5.Deliver a Learning Review report identifying strengths, learning and areas for improvement 6.Be accountable and report to the Learning Review Panel and Chief Officer Group 7.Be supported by the relevant APC or CPC Chair and Lead Officer SERVICE DELIVERY External Independent Lead Reviewers will only be appointed once a Learning Review has been agreed through the respective Learning Review Panel, the Adult or Child Protection Committee and the Chief Officer Group in East Ayrshire. When a Learning Review has been agreed as requiring an external Independent Lead Reviewer, information about the required service will be sent to all Reviewers on the Framework. It is anticipated that there may be up to four Learning Reviews requiring Independent Lead Reviewers per year, however, this is unpredictable and demand may therefore fluctuate. It is also estimated that each Learning Review may take between 3-6 months to complete, however, depending on the complexity this may also vary. Information about individual Learning Reviews and estimated timescales will be provided at the point of commission. Independent Lead Reviewers will be contracted by East Ayrshire Council on a consultancy contract for the duration of the Learning Review work being undertaken. OPERATION OF THE FRAMEWORK The Framework will be in place for a duration of four years from the initial award date. It will operate under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime of 'social and other specific services' under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This Framework will be open to new entrants throughout the duration. Any new entrants will be required to undergo the same application and selection process as all other tenderers awarded on to the framework. This Framework will operate on a call-off basis. It should be noted that East Ayrshire Council and the H&SCP have no obligation to purchase from this Framework with no guaranteed volumes or minimum levels of business throughout. Purchase orders will be issued to confirm any call-off from the Framework. The open framework (PS/23/132) will expire in December 2027.

Procurement Information

This is an award from existing framework previously advertised. PS/23/132 Independent Reviewers Open Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558769
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRIDIAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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