--- title: "Quality Assurance Officer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-10" --- # Quality Assurance Officer Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3e87676-e63c-419c-8155-94879aaee132.json) ## Summary Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for a Quality Assurance Officer to be based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. This procurement, classified under recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), focuses on improving the personalisation and quality of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The tender is in the 'Tender' stage, using an open procedure (below threshold), and all interested suppliers must submit their quotations by 10th September 2024. The contract will commence on 11th September 2024 and is expected to continue until 31st March 2025. For any queries, the contact person is Wendy Linford at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND services, quality assurance, training, and multi-agency coordination. Companies with experience in EHCP processes, compliance, and legislative adherence will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. Furthermore, businesses that focus on fostering collaboration across education, health, and social care sectors will find significant avenues for growth. This contract allows firms to establish a relationship with a substantial public sector organization, potentially leading to future opportunities within the local government sector. ## Notice Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer Rate of Pay: TBC Hours: 37 hours pw Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE. Start Date: TBC Contract type: Agency Brief description: The role focuses on enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and family-centred approach to Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The primary goal is to improve the personalisation and quality of EHCPs, ensuring they better serve children with SEND and their families, while complying with legal and statutory requirements. The role involves driving improvements in EHCP processes, fostering collaboration across multiple agencies, and ensuring continuous development and compliance within the SEND framework. Key Responsibilities: 1. Improving EHCP Quality and Consistency: 2. Training and Development: 3. Quality Assurance and Auditing: 4. Multi-Agency Collaboration: 5. Communication and Feedback: 6. Compliance with Legislation and Guidelines 7. Performance Monitoring and Reporting: 8. Leadership and Best Practices: 9. Management Communication: 10. Council Appraisal Scheme Participation: 11. Promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): 12. Health and Safety Compliance: 13. Other Duties: Key Focus Areas: o Improving the personalisation and quality of EHCPs to ensure better outcomes for children with SEND and their families. o Enhancing the skills and capabilities of team members through targeted training and support. o Driving effective quality assurance processes through regular audits and feedback loops. o Fostering strong collaboration across education, health, and social care partners. o Ensuring compliance with SEND legislation and guidelines while embedding best practices in all aspects of EHCP development and review. Core Values and Principles: o Family-Centered Approach: Ensuring that the needs of children with SEND and their families are at the center of all EHCP processes. o Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of quality improvement through audits, training, and feedback mechanisms. o Collaboration: Strengthening multi-agency partnerships to ensure holistic and coordinated service delivery. o Compliance: Adhering to statutory requirements and best practices in the creation and management of EHCPs. o Inclusivity: Embedding Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in all aspects of work, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. This role requires a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of children and young people with SEND by driving excellence in EHCP processes, fostering collaboration, and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Qualification Requirement: Educated to degree level or relevant experience in the field of SEND Statutory Services/EHCPs. A Basic DBS is required for... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 10/09/2024 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c0dda-eab4-4fd6-9733-bdb246716499 | | 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 | 10 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | 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 - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2024 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c0dda-eab4-4fd6-9733-bdb246716499 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155c0dda-eab4-4fd6-9733-bdb246716499 10th September 2024 - 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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