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Adult Safeguarding Research & Analysis

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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of LG-05307.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Safeguarding insight work to inform sector-led improvement

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Timeline

PostedOct 29

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Response DeadlineNov 24

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Response Deadline

11/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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Organization / AgencyImprovement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

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Performs a comprehensive review of academic research and CQC reports for prime contractors on IDeA adult safeguarding projects. Conducts literature reviews, analyzes CQC reporting archives, and synthesizes peer review data to identify leadership models and organizational structures associated with effective services. Requires expertise in UK adult safeguarding legislation and CQC regulatory frameworks. Delivers a research synthesis report.

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