--- title: "CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-06-01" --- # CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently conducting a procurement process titled "CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit," focused on system quality assurance assessment and review services. This open tender is aimed at sourcing independent expertise in safeguarding standards for both children and adults, with key dates including a submission deadline for tenders set for 15th June 2018. The contract is expected to begin on 2nd July 2018 and will continue for a year, concluding on 1st July 2019. The procurement process encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a total contract value of £180,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in safeguarding, quality assurance audits, and statutory services. Companies with expertise in system evaluations and those capable of providing impartial assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, fostering a competitive landscape that could enhance their business growth and visibility in the public procurement 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 submission of tenders will be Friday 15th June 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/df01ea68-bac7-4245-8b75-2a9680f00577 | | 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 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Jul 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 Jun 2018 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df01ea68-bac7-4245-8b75-2a9680f00577 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df01ea68-bac7-4245-8b75-2a9680f00577 1st June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58bcac9c-f3ae-4798-9096-a12e203efc0d CCCC18A49- Appendix A - Terms of Participation - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9172111-bf2b-40f9-92ba-ffde5a2b8410 CCCC18A49- Appendix B - Statement of Requirements v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57d8872d-5879-4368-a734-18f05494a616 CCCC18A49- Appendix C - Short Form Terms and Conditions for Services v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/234e5a69-073d-455c-8e73-adb97f481477 CCCC18A49- Appendix D - Response Guidance - v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70ce0703-6b11-4743-b854-dd14a3897daa CCCC18A49- Appendix E - Pricing Schedule Capped Cost v1.0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/004f52e2-742e-4003-abc7-2a64e1690751 CCCC18A49- 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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