Scope
Reference
C5100
Description
Children's services are required to deliver against the Improvement Plan following the Ofsted ILAC inspection outcome of Inadequate in 2024.
Front line managers need to be equipped to support Social Workers in improving social work practice, and supporting consistently improved outcomes for children and families.
Work will focus on evaluating and then creating a development programme for the following.
(1) The Quality of Child and Family Assessments
(2) The Quality of Child Protection Enquiries
(3) The Quality of Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans or Child in Care Plans
(5) The Quality of Visits to Children and Young People
(6) The Quality of Staff Supervision
Contract 1. Social Care Team Evaluation and Development Programme
Supplier
Contract value
- £59,250 excluding VAT
- £71,100 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
21 November 2025
Contract dates
- 21 November 2025 to 14 August 2026
- 8 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80532000 - Management training services
Contract locations
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
INGSON LIMITED
- Companies House: 04908359
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBM-3757-GTTP
Second Floor
Worthing
BN11 1TF
United Kingdom
Email: suziandjohn@ingson.co.uk
Website: http://www.ingson.co.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Social Care Team Evaluation and Development Programme
Contracting authority
Cheshire East Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Delamere House, Delamere Street
Crewe
CW12JZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Janet Ellison-Jones
Telephone: +447725022495
Email: procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk
Region: UKD62 - Cheshire East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government