--- title: "Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-26" --- # Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bfa7455-9e11-4d8e-a685-243e27e82f1a.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking a Safeguarding Consultant through an open tender process. The opportunity, titled "Consultant Safeguarding (SJA 26/8/21)", is aimed at improving safeguarding practices following significant incidents identified in the service. The contract, set to commence on 13th September 2021 and running until 15th October 2021, has a budget of £17,500. The tender period concludes on 1st September 2021. Work can be conducted mostly remotely, with some office-based duties required, and the position is situated in West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work consultancy and safeguarding services. Companies with experience in adult safeguarding, particularly those employing qualified social workers with senior-level expertise, would be well-positioned to compete. The project focuses on enhancing safeguarding practices, thus requiring providers adept at reviewing processes and making evidence-based recommendations. Engaging in this contract may help firms expand their portfolio and gain credibility in public sector engagements. ## Notice Job Title: Safeguarding Consultant Rate of Pay: ?550 per day (all inclusive) Location: Working from Home/Office based Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Safeguarding Adults Review of process and practice The safeguarding adults service has identified a number of significant incidents over the last year. A review of these incidents has revealed several recurrent themes. High quality safeguarding practice is a priority for the authority and we want to ensure learning is embedded in practice and process and adults at risk are placed at the centre of all safeguarding investigations. The purpose of this review is to look at the overall safeguarding process and identify good practice as well as knowledge gaps and potential improvements to structure and process. This is likely to include: o Safeguarding thresholds o The safeguarding process including decision making points and use of the MCA. o Supervision and management oversight of safeguarding o Frontline staff levels of knowledge and skill when working to safeguard adults o Implementation of Making Safeguarding Personal We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults in a social work context. They need to be social work qualified, have worked at a senior level, and have an understanding of adult safeguarding from an operational and strategic perspective. Previous experience of a safe guarding lead would be an advantage. Ability to analyse quantitive and qualitative data and make reasoned, evidence-based recommendations from the review. Ability to quickly formulate a methodology for the review and work to deadlines. An enhanced Adults Barring DBS will be required for this role Mostly remote working but may need some office based work. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing Date: Wed... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents. To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f2bedc-492f-42fb-b40d-3cbe30006b92 | | 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 | 26 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,500 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff ## Release History - 26 Aug 2021 at 17:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f2bedc-492f-42fb-b40d-3cbe30006b92 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76f2bedc-492f-42fb-b40d-3cbe30006b92 26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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