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title: "National Child Safeguarding Facilitator (Local Government Focus)"
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# National Child Safeguarding Facilitator (Local Government Focus)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2092b15d-5f5a-4db6-a483-8a09225767b3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a tender titled "National Child Safeguarding Facilitator (Local Government Focus)" under the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £200,000, aims to enhance child safeguarding by coordinating with local authorities and other related organisations. The tender process was conducted using the open procurement method and was completed with the award date on 30th December 2021. The contract period extends from 30th December 2021 to 31st March 2023, encompassing delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health and social services. Companies with expertise in child safeguarding, social work, or related coordination tasks would be well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging in similar contracts can enhance business visibility and establish valuable partnerships while contributing positively to community welfare initiatives.

## Notice

This is a role within the wider National Safeguarding Facilitation setup with a local authority focus. It involves coordination with other child wellbeing and child protection organisations, authorities and facilitators to improve the quality of child safeguarding and identify opportunities for collaboration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4fb2a8b-7c2a-476d-a234-df94a2027b8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK GURREY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4fb2a8b-7c2a-476d-a234-df94a2027b8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4fb2a8b-7c2a-476d-a234-df94a2027b8b
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6be8b793-0667-488a-ac56-19bc3ea23b6a
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