Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2a-5165-721a-b3d1-aa8fdcf9c4d0/cccc18a49-provision-of-safeguarding-expertise-audit closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # CCCC18A49 - Provision of Safeguarding Expertise Audit [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £180,000 Published 1 Jun 2018 Deadline Closed 15 Jun 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender • The purpose of this procurement is to source the Services of a Supplier with expertise in Safeguarding (children and adults) to provide independent impartial review of the standards of quality of both Barring and Disclosure operations focusing across the three key areas. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: [gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk](http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender) Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing The dead line for submission of tenders will be Friday 15th June 2018. Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: ### Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: Read full description ## CPV classification System quality assurance assessment and review services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a30c9ef2-bb22-43a5-9981-d5e445611606) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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