--- title: "Independent Chair for Worcestershire Children First Children Safeguarding Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-20" --- # Independent Chair for Worcestershire Children First Children Safeguarding Partnership Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30aa754-6107-4fc2-838b-fd4edb176397.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is seeking an Independent Chair for the Worcestershire Children First Children Safeguarding Partnership through an open tender process. The opportunity is classified under social work and related services (CPV code 85300000) and is based in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 9 February 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting for three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions. The estimated annual value of the contract is up to £43,200, based on an engagement of approximately six days per month. This tender presents significant opportunities for professionals and businesses with expertise in safeguarding, social work, and partnership management. Candidates with strong leadership skills, experience in strategic roles, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments will be well-positioned to compete. The role's focus on collaboration among partner agencies makes it particularly suitable for individuals or firms engaged in public service or community welfare initiatives, looking to enhance their influence and service offerings within the social services sector. ## Notice Worcestershire Children First (WCF) are seeking applications from individuals whose passion, vision and commitment to safeguarding some of the most vulnerable members of society matches, and challenges that of our own. This role requires an outstanding individual with proven experience of managing complex issues and meetings at a senior level, particularly in partnership settings, and who has a significant operational and strategic understanding of the safeguarding agenda. The successful candidate will need to evidence they can: o Consistently provide strong leadership, strategic vision; o Demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills; o Demonstrate experience in building working relationships and networks with partner agencies, maintaining productive partnerships; o Analyse complex information and provide robust scrutiny and challenge. o Have detailed understanding of relevant regulations o Have the ability to ensure all partner agencies collaborate effectively to safeguard children, promote their welfare and improve outcomes Note: This is a tender opportunity. The successful person will contract directly with WCF and will provide the services detailed in the duties and specification documents and will contract under the WCF terms and conditions. The fees paid for this role will be on a day rate basis. The contract term is for three years with two one-year extension option and the annual value is estimated at up to ?43,200 based on 6 days each calendar month. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3265f3e5-2a2b-41b0-a1cd-0cb6cb098728 | | 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 | 20 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 20 Jan 2021 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3265f3e5-2a2b-41b0-a1cd-0cb6cb098728 - 20 Jan 2021 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3265f3e5-2a2b-41b0-a1cd-0cb6cb098728 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3265f3e5-2a2b-41b0-a1cd-0cb6cb098728 20th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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