Tender

Independent Scrutineer of Northumberland Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (NCASP)

  • Northumberland County Council

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-043346

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0566c7

Published 28 July 2025, 10:49am



Scope

Reference

NCC1659

Description

Northumberland County Council would like to commission a provider to undertake the role of Independent Scrutineer of the Northumberland Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (NCASP). This is a mandatory role.

Total value (estimated)

  • £60,000 excluding VAT
  • £72,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
  • Possible extension to 31 August 2028
  • 3 years

Description of possible extension:

Optional extension available.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 75120000 - Administrative services of agencies
  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Contract locations

  • UKC21 - Northumberland

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Enquiry deadline

1 August 2025, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

1 August 2025, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://www.open-uk.org/

To view this opportunity you will need to register on the OPEN E-procurement portal.

When registered, please search for the tender title NCC1659 Independent Scrutineer of Northumberland Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (NCASP)

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes


Award criteria

20% Cost

80% Quality


Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Contracting authority

Northumberland County Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJJX-1133-JRGV

County Hall

Morpeth

NE61 2EF

United Kingdom

Region: UKC21 - Northumberland

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government