External Safeguarding Audit Services - Primary Academies

Concepts

• education administration
• audit findings
• safeguarding lead
• regular internal safeguarding audits
• a comprehensive safeguarding audit service
• a thorough safeguarding audit
• 11 primary schools
• lion academy trust
• a high quality external validation process
• experienced and qualified service providers

Location

Across the Trust's 11 schools, 13 sites, in London (Waltham Forest and Haringey), Essex (Pitsea, Canvey Island, and Maldon), and Northamptonshire (Wellingborough)

Description

1. Introduction The Lion Academy Trust invites tenders from experienced and qualified service providers to deliver a comprehensive safeguarding audit service across our network of 11 primary schools. This contract aims to ensure the highest standards of safety, protection, and compliance with safeguarding regulations. 2. Background The Lion Academy Trust comprises 11 primary schools located across 3 hubs, London, Essex and Northamptonshire. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential. Regular internal safeguarding audits are conducted across all schools, which are crucial to maintaining and enhancing our strong safeguarding practice. We are looking to provide an additional layer of quality assurance through a high quality external validation process. 3. Scope of Services The successful service provider will be expected to deliver the following services: 3.1 Safeguarding Audits • Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). • Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. • Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. 3.2 Audit Reports • Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. • Present a Trust wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead. 4. Duration of Contract The contract will commence in September (Autumn term) and will be for a duration of one month (completion of 11 school visits), with an option for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and agreement by both parties.

Total Quantity or Scope

Background: … Scope of Services: … • Safeguarding Audits - Conduct a thorough safeguarding audit at each school within the trust. (One day on site visit per school). - Assess compliance with Trust safeguarding policies, systems and procedures, and statutory requirements. - Identify strengths, areas for improvement, and potential risks. • Audit Reports - Provide detailed reports for each school, including findings, recommendations, and an action plan. - Present a Trust-wide (consolidated) report of audit findings to the trust's Safeguarding Lead.

Renewal Options

Potential renewal, on successful deliver, for up to 3 further years engagement to undertake required Safeguarding Audits

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 75121000 - Administrative educational services
• 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Submission Requirements, interested parties should submit the following documents: • Cover Letter, an introduction to the service provider and an expression of interest in the contract. • Detailed proposal outlining the service provider's approach to delivering the required services. • CVs of key personnel and evidence of relevant experience and qualifications. • Comprehensive breakdown of all costs associated with the contract. • Testimonials or references from previous clients, particularly within the education sector. • Contact details for at least two references from recent clients.