Contract for Managed Service to support Adult Safeguarding

Tender description

The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following • 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity • Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer • Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. • Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. We are looking for a hybrid of staff – remote working and an element within Kent to support face to face visits when required. Lot 1: The recent Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns has resulted in a higher number of safeguarding concerns being raised within Kent County Council Adult Social Care. To ensure the Local Authority meets its statutory duties the council is looking to procure a managed service to support with current demand to fulfil its section 42 obligations for a period of 6 months. We are looking for agencies who can provide the following • 20 fully qualified and experienced Social Workers to lead and oversee safeguarding activity • Be accountable in the role of Designated Safeguarding officer • Manage the progression of Safeguarding enquiries, which include a significant proportion of highly complex cases which require a high level of specialist expertise. • Social workers who can provide direction and guidance for Safeguarding Officers. Please note that these timescales are subject to change. • 2 August 2020 Publish PIN on portal • 9 August 2020 PIN closes • 2- 9 August 2020 Contact providers to discuss requirements • 9 - 13 August 2020 Prepare all paperwork • No later than 15 Aug: Go live with procurement process