--- title: "CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-05-01" --- # CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94b0214b-bffd-4640-9a67-36ac6681f109.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting an open tender for "CCCC18A17 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Services" aimed at sourcing expertise in safeguarding standards for both children and adults. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on system quality assurance assessment and review services, with a value of £180,000. The tender period is set to close on 11th May 2018, and the contract will commence on 21st May 2018, lasting for one year until 21st May 2019. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest via email by 11:00 on 11th April 2018. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in safeguarding, social services, or system quality audits to expand their market reach. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement is considered suitable for their involvement. Companies capable of demonstrating expertise in safeguarding audits and compliance with quality standards will find this tender aligns well with their service offerings, allowing them to secure a significant contract while enhancing their operational footprint in the public sector. ## Notice * The purpose of this procurement is to source the Services of a Supplier with expertise in Safeguarding (children and adults) to provide independent impartial review of the standards of quality of both Barring and Disclosure operations focusing across the three key areas. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is 11:00 11/04/2018 Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2018 - 21 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 1 May 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0 - 20 Apr 2018 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0 - 28 Mar 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a91c96d-03bd-4a0c-b78c-1ad03f8a23b0 1st May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d52d9de-bfce-4d6a-9432-64a7750daed0 CCCC18A17 - Early Notification of Procurement Opportunity v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2515ac7b-17c7-4b82-a53e-c11f38edbcd7 CCCC18A17- Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f9014db-34af-4e3b-9aa5-ed1eaaa77db1 CCCC18A17- Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a5b5109-4718-448b-8d42-948e0d6f2493 CCCC18A17- Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5ee6af-5f6f-4210-8400-a46733d18113 CCCC18A17- Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51384b74-35c1-45b4-8695-3adaf49e8c0b CCCC18A17- Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/022e1a54-6017-4d1c-af7b-56e04779edb4 CCCC18A17- Appendix E - Pricing Schedule Capped Cost v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/555e6046-ccbd-4cc7-b120-afdce3676c54 CCCC18A17- Invitation To Tender - v1.0 ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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