Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd5-f92a-73b8-991e-b789c5dd8694/provision-of-chair-of-the-childrens-services-trust-in-northamptonshire awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Chair of the Children's Services Trust in Northamptonshire [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £96,000 Published 22 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 1 Mar 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Department for Education have awarded a contract for the provision (continuation) of the Independent Chair to the Northamptonshire Children's Service Trust. Throughout the appointment period the contractor will: - Provide strategic leadership to the Company. This will include: o Setting a continued ambitious vision for improvement and innovation. o Continued strategic approach for the Board's leadership in order to perform its core functions effectively. o Continue to develop the Board's strategic priorities that reflect the Company's strategic priorities. - Supporting and guiding the Board to ensure the transparent selection appointment, assessment and (should it prove necessary) the removal of directors, or any other direct appointee. - Oversee institutional performance. - Supporting and guiding the Board in sound financial management of the Company. - Reporting on performance, and such other matters as the Department may request. - Acting as the principal spokesperson and representative for the Board, advocating, and promoting the work of the Company in social work, social care, education and corporate settings. - Fulfil procedural role in the operating of the Company. This will include - chairing and leading all Board meetings, strategy reviews and other such meetings. - In accordance with the Company's governance procedures acting on behalf of the board between board meetings to make immediate decisions. - Provide regular verbal and written reports to the Secretary of State, the Minister for Children and Families and other officials. - Participate in DfE's formal reviews of the LAs progress and make recommendation to the DfE on whether progress has been sufficient. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/11704656-5925-4123-ac1a-8188ce35a7d1) 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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