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title: "The provision of Independent Investigating Officer and Stage 3 Panellist Service AND Independent Person and Stage 3 Chair Service"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# The provision of Independent Investigating Officer and Stage 3 Panellist Service AND Independent Person and Stage 3 Chair Service

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f174e7-8822-4553-812a-5be6700d8e89

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has completed its procurement process for the provision of Independent Investigating Officer and Stage 3 Panellist Service, along with Independent Person and Stage 3 Chair Service. The tender was classified under Health and social work services, specifically Social work services, and is valued at £135,000. With an open procedure, the procurement aimed to meet the statutory obligations related to the investigation of Children's Social Care complaints under the Children Act 1989. The contract period will run from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2029 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, especially for businesses specializing in social work services and investigations. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the nature of the services required. The successful supplier, RRC (RRCONSULTANCY) LTD, indicates that even larger consultancies can get involved. By participating in such tenders, businesses can contribute to essential public services while securing long-term contracts that enhance their market position and provide sustainable growth opportunities.

## Notice

The Council has statutory obligations in relation to the investigation of Children's Social Care complaints under the Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006, to provide Independent Investigating Officers, Independent Panellists and Independent Chairs who will assist the Council in meeting its obligations under the aforementioned legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34e4fe6-11d8-4dbd-9d08-34c5e25ba74c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RRC (RRCONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2024 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34e4fe6-11d8-4dbd-9d08-34c5e25ba74c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f34e4fe6-11d8-4dbd-9d08-34c5e25ba74c
  12th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=79921&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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