North West Independent Safeguarding Scrutineer
Details
- Published
- 2 May 2025
- Submission
- 26 May 2025
- Source
- uk:procontracts
Tender description
Stockport MBC is looking for applicants to cover the role of North West Independent Scrutineer for the next 12 months beginning in July 2025. The successful candidate will work for approximately 35 days during the contracted period. The North West has received grant funding from the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver a Regional Improvement Plan Pilot (RIPP) as part of the Government's Care Reform agenda. The RIPP is a new approach to Children’s Social Care improvement. It utilises a collaborative decision-making and delivery structure between DfE, the 24 NW local authorities (LA), NW Association of Directors of Childrens Services and multi-agency partners. The RIPP has three workstreams: Partnerships, Workforce and Sufficiency. Each workstream is led by a Director of Childrens Services in the region. How to apply details are contained in the attachments contained in this Advert and the Request for Quotation Section. Keywords: safeguarding, independent scutineer, Children's Services, Department of Education
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published2 May 2025Current notice
- Completed: Submission date26 May 2025
About the buyer
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils. Suppliers register for open tenders on The Chest, the North West's public sector e-procurement portal. STAR Procurement organises contracts across three categories, covering people, place and professional services. A valid purchase order number must accompany every invoice before payment is made. Meet the Buyer events introduce Stockport-based tradespeople and consultants to upcoming projects. Highways works, consultancy services and property contracts are typically procured through STAR frameworks.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and IT services.
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@stockport-metropolitan-borough-council.gov |
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