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title: "Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771780"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-08"
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# Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771780

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council awarded a contract for the "Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework" to support public protection learning reviews. The contract is for services under a framework agreement, with a total value of GBP 50,000. The procurement process was open, and the tender status is complete. The contract was signed on 7th February 2024, and the framework will operate for four years until December 2027.

This tender provides opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in public protection learning reviews to work with the East Ayrshire Council. Businesses with expertise in leading learning reviews, conducting case information reviews, and delivering improvement reports would be well-suited to compete. The framework allows for flexibility in responding to fluctuating demand levels and offers opportunities to new entrants throughout its duration.

## Notice

Award from Existing Framework (PS/23/132 - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award from Open Framework (PS/23/132 - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework) CONTEXT: INDEPENDENT LEAD REVIEWERS FRAMEWORK The Scottish Government published Learning Review Guidance for public protection in 2022 and Learning Reviews are monitored, analysed and quality assured by the Care Inspectorate. Commissioning external Independent Lead Reviewers will improve the quality and efficiency of local Learning Reviews. The economic cost of harm caused in the context of child and adult protection in East Ayrshire is challenging to quantify - learning from occurrences of harm is essential to reduce the human and economic impacts for the future. Externally appointed Independent Lead Reviewers will support transparent and impartial learning and improvement actions. Commissioning through a framework arrangement supports contractual, financial and quality assurance consistency and efficiency. Development of a commissioning framework will facilitate flexibility to respond to fluctuating and unpredictable levels of demand. OBJECTIVES OF THE SERVICE Independent Lead Reviewers will: 1.Lead on all aspects of undertaking a full public protection Learning Review for a child or adult in East Ayrshire 2.Work to a Terms of Reference and timescales for the Learning Review already agreed by the Learning Review Panel 3.Chair and lead the Review Team for the duration of the Learning Review 4.Lead on multi-agency case information review activities, practitioner and manager workshops and family / carer liaison (if appropriate) 5.Deliver a Learning Review report identifying strengths, learning and areas for improvement 6.Be accountable and report to the Learning Review Panel and Chief Officer Group 7.Be supported by the relevant APC or CPC Chair and Lead Officer SERVICE DELIVERY External Independent Lead Reviewers will only be appointed once a Learning Review has been agreed through the respective Learning Review Panel, the Adult or Child Protection Committee and the Chief Officer Group in East Ayrshire. When a Learning Review has been agreed as requiring an external Independent Lead Reviewer, information about the required service will be sent to all Reviewers on the Framework. It is anticipated that there may be up to four Learning Reviews requiring Independent Lead Reviewers per year, however, this is unpredictable and demand may therefore fluctuate. It is also estimated that each Learning Review may take between 3-6 months to complete, however, depending on the complexity this may also vary. Information about individual Learning Reviews and estimated timescales will be provided at the point of commission. Independent Lead Reviewers will be contracted by East Ayrshire Council on a consultancy contract for the duration of the Learning Review work being undertaken. OPERATION OF THE FRAMEWORK The Framework will be in place for a duration of four years from the initial award date. It will operate under the parameters of the Light Touch Regime of 'social and other specific services' under Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This Framework will be open to new entrants throughout the duration. Any new entrants will be required to undergo the same application and selection process as all other tenderers awarded on to the framework. This Framework will operate on a call-off basis. It should be noted that East Ayrshire Council and the H&SCP have no obligation to purchase from this Framework with no guaranteed volumes or minimum levels of business throughout. Purchase orders will be issued to confirm any call-off from the Framework. The open framework (PS/23/132) will expire in December 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509338 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LC212529 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509338

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509338
  Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework - Award from Existing Framework (PS/23/132 - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771780

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