---
title: "National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000599800"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-08-20"
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# National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000599800

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has launched the National Safeguarders Panel Management Service tender, which is active and aimed at establishing a contract for the provision of safeguarding services from 2020 to 2024. This service requires an external provider responsible for recruiting and managing Safeguarders who ensure the interests of children are safeguarded during hearings. The tender encompasses services across Scotland, with substantial requirements outlined in the contract notice. The end date for submission was 13th November 2019, and the contract signing occurred on 27th May 2020, with a total contract value of £3,049,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in social services, particularly those specialising in child welfare and legal services. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in recruitment and management in social care settings would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from participating, given the open procurement method used, which allows a diverse range of suppliers to submit proposals.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024. Safeguarders are appointed by children's hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarders provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child's best interest. Safeguarders are a well-established and valued element of the Children's Hearings System providing independent scrutiny of assessments and plans for children. The Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment of Safeguarders and will manage, and be responsible for, recruitment activity required to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland. The Contractor will be required to maintain records of all recruitment activity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Specification of Requirements for full details.. The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Safeguarders Panel) Regulations 2012 ("the 2012 regulations") include, among other things, provision on recruitment and selection, appointment and removal, training, fees and the operation and management of the panel. There are currently around 140 serving Safeguarders in Scotland.

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional 12 + 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393002 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,049,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN 1ST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393002
- 3 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368075

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368075
  National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024 - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024. Safeguarders are appointed by children's hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarders provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child's best interest. Safeguarders are a well-established and valued element of the Children's Hearings System providing independent scrutiny of assessments and plans for children. The Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment of Safeguarders and will manage, and be responsible for, recruitment activity required to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland. The Contractor will be required to maintain records of all recruitment activity.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393002
  National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024 - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of National Safeguarders Panel Management Service 2020-2024. Safeguarders are appointed by children's hearings or sheriffs where there is a requirement to safeguard the interests of the child in the proceedings. The Safeguarders provides the hearing and/or court with an independent assessment of what is in the child's best interest. Safeguarders are a well-established and valued element of the Children's Hearings System providing independent scrutiny of assessments and plans for children. The Contractor will be responsible for the recruitment of Safeguarders and will manage, and be responsible for, recruitment activity required to ensure sufficient numbers of suitable Safeguarders are available to meet demand throughout Scotland. The Contractor will be required to maintain records of all recruitment activity.

## Notice URLs

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- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractssecotland.gov.uk

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