--- title: "Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIFT SCHOOLS" published: "2024-10-24" --- # Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits Buyer: LIFT SCHOOLS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-37febce5-c727-4628-a685-717246e56404.json) ## Summary Lift Schools is inviting suppliers to bid for a national contract titled "Lift Schools Safeguarding Audits" under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and follows an open procedure (below threshold). The contract, valued between £100,000 and £130,000, will involve performing safeguarding audits for 57 schools across the UK, including Middlesbrough, Devon, Essex, and the Isle of Wight, over a three-year period starting from 1 January 2025 and concluding on 31 December 2027. Suppliers must register their interest and download the tender documents by 23 November 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in compliance and safeguarding audits within the education sector, particularly those with experience in multi-site operations and stringent regulatory environments. Suppliers will perform comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, evaluate the embedding of safeguarding culture, and incorporate British values within schools. Suitable candidates would include medium to large audit firms with a track record of delivering high-quality safeguarding services in educational settings. Successful completion of this contract could enhance the supplier’s portfolio and provide sustained business growth over the contract period. ## Notice We are looking for a single national supplier to perform Safeguarding Audits within our schools over a 3 year period. At minimum suppliers are to review the following aspects of safeguarding whilst undertaking the reviews. Establish the academies compliance with statutory requirements Undertake an audit through the School of the culture of safeguarding and how determine how well embedded it is within the School Establish how the links to British values are being embedded in the School Identify whether the key drivers from "Keeping Children Safe in Education " are at the heart of the academies best practices Question how far is safeguarding the golden thread within the School at all levels including governors, staff,pupils, parents and website content Question students on whether they feel safe in the School Determine whether children are safe in the School Additional information: Lift Schools are inviting suppliers to bid for a 3 year contract to deliver Safeguarding Audits to all our Schools past and Future. Our trust is currently made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country - from Middlesbrough in the north to Devon in the west, Essex in the east and the Isle of Wight in the south. The majority of our schools are rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted. We are always striving to improve - and our results show our commitment to excellence.To access all Tender documents please register your interest on the following link and download the documents. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea29a901-3c50-4b51-b4ab-fbf0113f507e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIFT SCHOOLS | | Locality | ENGLAND | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 1BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 24 Oct 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea29a901-3c50-4b51-b4ab-fbf0113f507e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea29a901-3c50-4b51-b4ab-fbf0113f507e 24th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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