--- title: "Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-02" --- # Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02cfb4.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is planning a tender for a managed service to support Adult Safeguarding, titled "Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to address increased safeguarding concerns in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a projected total value of £500,000. Key dates include the anticipated start of the procurement process no later than 15 August 2021. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and safeguarding services, particularly those with the capability to provide qualified and experienced Social Workers. Agencies that can offer a hybrid working model, combining remote and in-person support, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Ensuring that potential providers have experience in managing complex safeguarding cases will be essential to meeting the Local Authority's requirements effectively. ## Notice The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following * 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity * Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer * Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. * Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. We are looking for a hybrid of staff - remote working and an element within Kent to support face to face visits when required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following * 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity * Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer * Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. * Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. Please note that these timescales are subject to change. * 2 August 2020 Publish PIN on portal * 9 August 2020 PIN closes * 2- 9 August 2020 Contact providers to discuss requirements * 9 - 13 August 2020 Prepare all paperwork * No later than 15 Aug: Go live with procurement process ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018502-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2021 at 16:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018502-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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