--- title: "Provision for an Independent Reviewing Officers Service" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125245" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-125245" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125245.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125245.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-03" --- # Provision for an Independent Reviewing Officers Service Buyer: TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125245 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-125245) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-125245.json) ## Summary The Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an Independent Reviewing Officers Service. The council, located in Pontypool, UK, is a regional or local authority operating within the industry category of general public services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 3rd November 2022. The contract value is £975,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender by Torfaen County Borough Council presents an opportunity for qualified providers to deliver crucial services in social work and child protection. Businesses well-suited to compete for this contract are those with expertise in social work, child protection, and legal frameworks related to planning for children. The successful bidder must be able to chair meetings effectively, uphold child welfare, and comply with specific requirements outlined by the council. Collaboration with the council can pave the way for business growth in the public services sector. ## Notice Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers to carry out the role of an Independent Reviewing Officer for Looked After Children and Child Protection Conference Chair ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Independent Reviewing Officer must be knowledgeable and trained for the role and shall (full description within the procurement documents) be qualified in Social Work and be registered with Social Care Wales be an authoritative professional with experience similar to an experienced Social Work Team Manager have the ability to demonstrate a good understanding and professional knowledge and experience in working with Children Looked After, children with a Care and Support Plan and Child Protection have extensive knowledge of legal framework of planning for children as set out in Section 99 of the Social Services and Wellbeing Act 2014, Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Wales) Regulations 2015 be trained and skilled in chairing meetings in a way that encourages constructive participation whilst maintaining a clear focus on the welfare of the child and the decisions that need to be taken be familiar with Torfaen Corporate, Recovery Plan 2021 to 2023, , Wales Safeguarding Procedures , and Reviewing and Monitoring of a Child or Young Person's Part 6 Care and Support Plan Social Services and Wellbeing Act 201 and Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (Wales) Regulations 2015 Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for a further period of up to a maximum of 24 months in total ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125245 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £975,000 | | 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 | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TORFAEN | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP4 6YB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys | | Local authority | Torfaen | | Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr | | Westminster constituency | Torfaen | | Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125245 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT413529 Provision for an Independent Reviewing Officers Service - Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers to carry out the role of an Independent Reviewing Officer for Looked After Children and Child Protection Conference Chair ## Notice URLs - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-125245 - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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