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title: "Independent Persons and Panel Members for Children's Statutory Complaints Procedure - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006"
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# Independent Persons and Panel Members for Children's Statutory Complaints Procedure - The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f1bc89-cfd3-4514-9be2-bced7779f528

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Staffordshire County Council, which is seeking Independent Persons and Panel Members for Children's Statutory Complaints under the Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006. This contract falls within the investigation services category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified as an open procedure below the threshold, completed its tender stage on 26th March 2018, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The contract value ranges from £2,000 to £70,000, with payments made based on individual case needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in investigative services, especially those that can provide trained personnel for statutory complaints processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as both categories were encouraged through this procurement process. Engaging with Staffordshire County Council could enhance business visibility and establish beneficial partnerships in the social care sector.

## Notice

To provide Independent Persons and Independent Panel Members/Chairs for Statutory Stage 2 and 3 Complaints, in order to meet the statutory requirements laid out within The Children Act 1989 Representations Procedure (England) Regulations 2006. Payment is made on a case by case basis. Yearly amount of between PS2000 and PS25,000. Additional information: Relevant documentation can be accessed at: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a5be3-5994-4f66-b634-3f857f5b38bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM VOICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79720000 - Investigation services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2018 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a5be3-5994-4f66-b634-3f857f5b38bb
- 26 Feb 2018 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760294b2-b7e1-4151-895f-e1e8a4334943

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a5be3-5994-4f66-b634-3f857f5b38bb
  16th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760294b2-b7e1-4151-895f-e1e8a4334943
  26th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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