--- title: "The Provision of Safeguarding Audits" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL" published: "2020-11-05" --- # The Provision of Safeguarding Audits Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5935b013-6567-43e7-93d9-d88ca82c29a3.json) ## Summary This procurement process is initiated by the In-tend Education Portal, seeking tenders for "The Provision of Safeguarding Audits" for a Trust comprising 15 secondary and 30 primary schools across the South East of England, from Essex to Hampshire. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19 November 2020. The contract value is estimated between £45,000 and £50,000 per audit per school, with a contract duration of two years, starting from 1 January 2021, and potentially extendable for another two years based on performance. The procurement method is an open procedure for recurrent audits, falling within the services category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000). This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive safeguarding audits for multiple schools. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate. The contract's structure, preferring a single service provider capable of handling all the Trust's requirements, allows for a consolidated approach and potentially stable revenue over the contract period, making it an appealing prospect for qualified bidders. ## Notice Provision of Safeguarding Audits for all schools within the Trust which consists of 15 secondary schools and 30 primary schools, spread over the South East of England from Essex to Hampshire. Additional information: TKAT's preference is to appoint a single service provider for all requirements, with all staff employed in delivering the required work must be employed by the successful service provider. Estimated contract value is PS45,000 - PS50,000 (+ VAT) per audit programme i.e. each school within the Trust will have an audit within the initial 2 year contract period. The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of two (2) years with an option to extend for an additional period of two (2) years based on acceptable performance of the appointed service provider at the sole discretion of the Trust. Maximum contract period will therefore be four (4) years. Tenders to be submitted via the e-portal hosted by In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL | | Locality | KENT | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA14 5AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | St Paul's Cray | | Westminster constituency | Orpington | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2020 at 18:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 - 5 Nov 2020 at 18:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 - 5 Nov 2020 at 18:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 - 5 Nov 2020 at 17:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 - 5 Nov 2020 at 17:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 - 5 Nov 2020 at 17:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/661defb4-0230-4d8e-9f15-c0fb7c7dc748 5th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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