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The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is seeking an experienced consultancy for solicitation LG-05307 to conduct a multi-faceted safeguarding insight project. The primary objective is to develop evidence-based insights to strengthen adult safeguarding practices and inform sector-led improvement. This work involves reviewing academic research, CQC reports, and peer reviews to identify effective organizational structures, leadership approaches, and processes. The selected provider will engage with safeguarding leaders and experts through interviews and focus groups to identify common challenges and successful improvement strategies. Key deliverables include practical recommendations for local authorities and strategic advice to help Partners in Care and Health (PCH) upscale its improvement offerings for the 2027-2029 period. The contract is an open competition below the threshold with an estimated value of 24,700 GBP excluding VAT. The performance period is estimated from December 1, 2026, to March 19, 2027, with a possible extension to September 20, 2027, and further potential six-month extensions subject to funding. Award criteria are heavily weighted toward quality at 90 percent, with price accounting for the remaining 10 percent. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The submission deadline for tenders is November 24, 2026.

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Consultancy to develop evidence-based insights for improving adult safeguarding practices for IDeA.

Agency

Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting Services

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IDeA Safeguarding Insight Work Tender Notice

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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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This project will develop evidence-based insights to inform future sector-led improvement and so to strengthen adult safeguarding practice. Through a review of academic research, CQC reports, peer reviews and safeguarding improvement activity, it will identify the organisational structures, processes and leadership approaches associated with effective safeguarding services. Engagement with safeguarding leaders, practitioners and experts in the field will help to explore common challenges, barriers and successful improvement strategies, including lessons from post-CQC support programmes. The findings will inform practical recommendations for local authorities and support Partners in Care and Health (PCH) to enhance its safeguarding improvement offer, ensuring it meets emerging sector needs and national priorities. PCH are looking for experienced consultancy to undertake a multi-faceted piece of work around safeguarding insight. • Research and insight into what processes and pathways, ways of organising safeguarding in adult social care services, support and improve positive safeguarding practice. • Refer to existing analyses of recurring themes in authorities demonstrating strong safeguarding performance and those requiring improvement (including CQC reports). • Develop practical recommendations for local authorities seeking to strengthen safeguarding arrangements. • Gain input from consultants and local authorities who have experienced PCH bespoke project support and peer reviews, gain insight from regional and national networks with an interest in improvement of adult safeguarding services. This may include convening focus groups and undertaking interviews • Reviewing academic and ‘grey’ literature, e.g. CQC inspection reports and post-CQC interventions to support improvement in safeguarding services; considering what has helped improvement from the post-CQC bespoke safeguarding projects and from peer reviews. • Recommendations on how PCH can upscale its current improvement work for 2027-9.

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