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title: "Commissioning Body for Non-Statutory CSE Inquiry"
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# Commissioning Body for Non-Statutory CSE Inquiry

Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c382d7f-34ea-434a-a558-be6399298fa9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Telford & Wrekin Council as the buying organisation, seeking a commissioning body for a non-statutory inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford & Wrekin. The tender, titled "Commissioning Body for Non-Statutory CSE Inquiry," falls within the investigation services industry category, with a value estimated between £350,000 and £2 million. This project is in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 31 January 2019 and lasting until 31 January 2021. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender period ended on 22 January 2019. Prospective bidders were invited to a Bidders Day on 10 July 2018 in Birmingham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the investigation services sector, particularly those specialising in child protection and social welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender aims to engage diverse suppliers capable of delivering the required services. Businesses with expertise in managing inquiries and providing related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Council is procuring a commissioning body to lead a non-statutory inquiry into Child Sexual Exploitation in Telford & Wrekin including the appointment of an independent chair to undertake such inquiry. The services to which this ITT relates fall within the Light Touch Regime Chapter 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Inclusion of the term "Invitation to Tender" or "ITT" nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Council intends to hold itself bound by any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the Council is following is set out in the ITT. The Contract Notice value is estimated at PS350,000 but dependent on the scope of works it can range between PS350,000 up to PS2m. Prospective Bidders are invited to attend Telford & Wrekin Council's Bidders day being held on Tuesday 10th July 2018 9:30-13:00 at Weightmans of St Phillip's Point, Temple Row, Birmingham B2 5AF. Please contact chaitali.desai@weightmans.com to book your place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7069ac1-dbb2-498e-9790-438f8f4cd186 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF3 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Telford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2019 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7069ac1-dbb2-498e-9790-438f8f4cd186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7069ac1-dbb2-498e-9790-438f8f4cd186
  3rd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=367467044
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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