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title: "Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754226"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
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# Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754226

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has awarded a contract for the service - "Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee." The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a restricted process. The contract was valued at 38,400 GBP, signed on 29th February 2024. The City of Edinburgh Council invited bids through an electronic submission platform, and the tender period ended on 22nd January 2024. The procurement focuses on appointing an independent chair to oversee the Adult Protection and Support Committee, aligning its operations with national guidelines and ensuring effective multi-agency policies and activities. Opportunities for business growth lie in providing services related to adult protection and support in Edinburgh. Businesses capable of offering independent chair services and experienced in public protection activities are well-suited to compete in this tender.

The tender for the "Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee" by The City of Edinburgh Council offers a business opportunity in the services category within the public protection industry. This active tender involves appointing an independent chair to coordinate the functions of the Adult Protection and Support Committee, ensuring compliance with national guidelines. The contract, awarded for 38,400 GBP, requires the selected supplier to work closely with various stakeholders, including representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, and the third sector. Businesses in the service industry, particularly those with experience in public protection activities and the provision of independent chair services, are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which presents growth prospects within the adult protection sector in Edinburgh.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Adult Protection and Support Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency activity, policy and guidance and ensure that issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Adult Protection and Support Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance and the work of the Committee is aligned to the aims of Edinburgh's Promise The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency child protection activity, policy and guidance and ensure that cross cutting issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs. The Chair must be experienced in the provision of services and able to present a fully independent view to the Committee. This requirement is suitable for sole traders. This requirement attracts a rate of 400 GBP per day and the Chair will be expected to work up to 3 - 4 days per month including attendance at meetings. The majority of meeting dates will be scheduled in advance but the chair must be available for ad hoc meetings to undertake specific actions in relation to reviews. The appointment is for two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503757 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | approximately 18 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £38,400 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T/A MARTIN MACLEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503757
- 28 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495674

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495674&idx=1
  10th January 2024 - Instructions APC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495674&idx=3
  10th January 2024 - Instructions APC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495674&idx=2
  10th January 2024 - Instructions APC
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495674
  Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Adult Protection and Support Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency activity, policy and guidance and ensure that issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503757
  Independent Chair Edinburgh Adult Protection & Support Committee - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to appoint an independent chair to ensure that the Adult Protection and Support Committee which comprises of representatives from the NHS, Police Scotland, the Council and third sector members discharges its functions in accordance with national guidance. The Chair shall report to the Chief Officers' Group on a regular basis as to the effectiveness of multi-agency activity, policy and guidance and ensure that issues are addressed in conjunction with other public protection Chairs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754226

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