Scope
Reference
I-4631
Description
The Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (OSCP) aims to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people in Oxfordshire. The OSCP is committed to regularly consulting with children and young people on priorities, service developments, and key issues. This includes ensuring inclusive participation across diverse backgrounds and needs, with no group excluded or discriminated against. The OSCP will contract a 12-month Children and Young People Participation Project Officer to support the strategy, leading and developing participation projects with children, young people, and families. The primary purpose of the Children and Young People Participation Project Officer role is to ensure the active involvement of children, young people, and their families in the safeguarding process, thereby improving outcomes and experiences for those involved. This role will provide a platform for children's and young people's voices to be heard within the OSCP. The contract period will be for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 December 2025 to 21 December 2026
- Possible extension to 21 December 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from Oxfordshire
Conditions of participation
Not applicable
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding and Approach | Weighting is 17% |
Quality |
| Experience and Expertise | Weighting is 40% |
Quality |
| Consultation and Engagement | Weighting is 25% |
Quality |
| Policy and Practice Improvements | Weighting is 18% |
Quality |
| Price | Weighting is 10% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality weighting is 90% and Price weighting is 10%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://sebp.due-north.com/
Council uses South East Business Portal and all Tender documents can be found here , DN793263
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Contact name: Priscilla Opare Mintah
Email: Startwellprocurement@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government