--- title: "External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANDREW BOCCHI" published: "2024-07-19" --- # External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies Buyer: ANDREW BOCCHI Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d7.json) ## Summary The Lion Academy Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of External Safeguarding Audit Services in 11 primary schools located across London, Essex, and Northamptonshire. The contract aims to ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations and will involve conducting audits and producing detailed reports. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date of 5th August 2024. This opportunity is ideal for experienced service providers in the administrative educational services sector. Businesses offering expertise in safeguarding audits and compliance would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Lion Academy Trust seeks providers with relevant experience and a strong approach to delivering quality services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st September 2024 and may be renewed for up to three years based on performance. ## Notice 1. Introduction The Lion Academy Trust invites tenders from experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a comprehensive safeguarding audit service across our network of 11 primary schools. This contract aims to ensure the highest standards of safety, protection, and compliance with safeguarding regulations. 2. Background The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. 3. Scope of Services The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: 3.1 Safeguarding Audits * Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). * Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. * Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. 3.2 Audit Reports * Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. * Present a Trust wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead. 4. Duration of Contract The contract will commence in September (Autumn term) and will be for a duration of one month (completion of 11 school visits), with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Background: The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. Scope of Services: The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: * Safeguarding Audits - Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). - Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. - Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. * Audit Reports - Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. - Present a Trust-wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead. Renewal: Potential renewal, on successful deliver, for up to 3 further years engagement to undertake required Safeguarding Audits ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022490-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 15 Dec 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANDREW BOCCHI | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Ilford | | Postcode | IG10 3LQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Epping Forest | | Electoral ward | Loughton Roding | | Westminster constituency | Epping Forest | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLH3 Essex, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2024 at 12:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022490-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lionacademytrust.net - https://forms.monday.com/forms/064a099e4b9f55b88a9e9a87f980a5d2?r=use1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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