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title: "OSCB Independant Chair Person"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-707f2092-f0d5-4fe3-9032-c186a2daa8e8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# OSCB Independant Chair Person

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707f2092-f0d5-4fe3-9032-c186a2daa8e8

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an Independent Chairperson for the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board. This tender, titled "OSCB Independent Chair Person", is categorised under social work and related services and has a budget of £60,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28th September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2020 and will last until 30th September 2022, with relevant service delivery addresses located in Oxford and across the UK.

This opportunity presents significant potential for those with expertise in safeguarding and community services, particularly experienced professionals who have a strong track record in collaborative leadership roles. Businesses focused on social services, child protection, and community engagement would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those that can demonstrate their capability in addressing critical safeguarding issues such as neglect and child exploitation.

## Notice

Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board is seeking an Independent Chair. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to work directly with the three strategic partners and lead our safeguarding children's partnership. The Board has some big safeguarding issues to tackle: neglect, child exploitation and keeping children safe in education. As a partnership we are committed to keeping children at the centre of our work and are looking for a leader that will help us to do this as we improve our practice. The Independent Chair will work closely with senior leaders from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements Executive Group, meeting on a regular basis for guidance and direction, with a delegated scheme of decision making. They will chair strategic meetings such as the OSCB Full Board and the Business Group working with organisations delivering services to children across Oxfordshire. They will also work closely with the Director of Children's Services in Oxfordshire County Council and the Lead Members for services delivered to children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7738d1d-9645-4fa9-aa16-50039dbc8f54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7738d1d-9645-4fa9-aa16-50039dbc8f54
- 9 Sep 2020 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da2aa81f-7a6a-4cda-8c74-2a90828de7f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7738d1d-9645-4fa9-aa16-50039dbc8f54
  10th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da2aa81f-7a6a-4cda-8c74-2a90828de7f2
  9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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