--- title: "Early Market Enagagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-20" --- # Early Market Enagagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006 Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab521471-8884-4760-b505-f5bf48188fc5.json) ## Summary Staffordshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Early Market Engagement Independent Person and Chair/Review Panellists - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006" within the social work services industry category. The process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for August 1, 2023. Providers interested in delivering the Independent Person and Review Panellists roles must submit expressions of interest by the specified deadline. The procurement opportunity is located in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. This tender from Staffordshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete. The roles required for this opportunity demand expertise in investigative processes, independent review, and compliance with statutory regulations. Interested providers should ensure their services align with the requirements outlined by the Council and possess relevant experience in similar work. This tender offers the chance for eligible businesses to contribute to the Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure and Complaints Review Panels. ## Notice Staffordshire County Council (SCC) is inviting providers to express an interest, in providing and delivering the Independent Person (IP) role for all Statutory Stage 2 Independent Investigations, in line with The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) 2006. In addition, providing and delivering the Review Panellists and Chairs for Stage 3 Complaints Review Panels, in line with the above-mentioned legislation. The detail of such roles is detailed below. Providers should ensure their services are able to deliver: * Ensuring as an IP, the investigation process is open, transparent and fair. * Working alongside an Independent Investigating Officer, to provide an independent and objective view. * Being involved in all aspects of an investigation, including interviewing relevant staff members and viewing information held by the Local Authority. * Considering the draft report of the Investigating Officer and producing their own report, commenting on the findings and recommendations, and stating if they agree. * Ensuring their availability to enable statutory timescales to be met. * In the event that the matter progresses to a Stage 3 Complaints Review Panel, ensuring their attendance at said Panel and providing their input as required. * In the event that difficulties arise during the investigation process, the IP should bring these to the attention of the Local Authority without delay. * Ensuring as a Review Panellist or Chair; the allocated officers are reflective of the local population and hold the skills and experience required for dealing with the particular case. * The Review Panellist or Chair should conduct the Panel in accordance with the legislation. Expressions of interest should contain a brief summary, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining any previous experience of carrying out this work. This should be returned to complaints&customerfeedback@staffordshire.gov.uk by 1st August 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249b6311-9bb2-41d3-be8a-7a5f161a36b5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2023 at 15:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249b6311-9bb2-41d3-be8a-7a5f161a36b5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/249b6311-9bb2-41d3-be8a-7a5f161a36b5 20th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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