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title: "Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service"
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buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20c74672-7bca-409f-97dd-b10b8b2bd32c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Service" was initiated by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, located in Redcar, England. This tender falls under the "Social work and related services" category, specifically classified with CPV code 85300000. The contracting process employed a direct award method, with a contract period starting on 1st February 2023 and potentially continuing through an optional extension period until 31st January 2026. The procurement process has reached the award update stage as of 23rd September 2025. The service is intended to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in social services. The contract, valued at £40,000 annually with a total potential of £75,700 subject to extensions, offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a local authority. Businesses with expertise in providing independent investigation services will find this project aligned with their capabilities, fostering growth through increased service capacity and enhanced organisational credibility.

## Notice

Additional capacity for Independent Person and Independent Investigating Officer Services Contract term: 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024 with 1x12 month optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a18dae-bde9-4b95-9f17-61c0129c3e1c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,700 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHOICES AND VOICES CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a18dae-bde9-4b95-9f17-61c0129c3e1c
- 16 Jan 2024 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a18dae-bde9-4b95-9f17-61c0129c3e1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a18dae-bde9-4b95-9f17-61c0129c3e1c
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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