Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Andrew Bocchi
155 Canterbury Road, London
London
IG10 3LQ
Contact
Andrew Bocchi
Telephone
+44 2086193400
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number)
10061213
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://forms.monday.com/forms/064a099e4b9f55b88a9e9a87f980a5d2?r=use1
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- UKH3 - Essex
- UKI5 - Outer London – East and North East
Main site or place of performance
Across the Trust's 11 schools, 13 sites, in London (Waltham Forest and Haringey), Essex (Pitsea, Canvey Island, and Maldon), and Northamptonshire (Wellingborough).
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Experience and Qualifications / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Approach and methodology / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
15 December 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Potential renewal, on successful deliver, for up to 3 further years engagement to undertake required Safeguarding Audits
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please note, that no costs for the production or participation of the tender will be assignable to the Lion Academy Trust.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Any staff engaged within the on-site audits must be able to evidence a DBS check which includes Child Workforce and has been issued normally within the last 3 years.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
5 August 2024
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
5 August 2024
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Submission Requirements, interested parties should submit the following documents:
• Cover Letter, an introduction to the service provider and an expression of interest in the contract.
• Detailed proposal outlining the service provider's approach to delivering the required services.
• CVs of key personnel and evidence of relevant experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive breakdown of all costs associated with the contract.
• Testimonials or references from previous clients, particularly within the education sector.
• Contact details for at least two references from recent clients.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Andrew Bocchi
London
Country
United Kingdom