Safeguarding insight work to inform sector-led improvement

Buyer
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
Value
£24,700
Closes
24 November 2026
Where
london, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is buying a research project, worth a fixed £24,700, to find out what makes adult social care safeguarding services work well. The findings will shape practical advice for local councils and help Partners in Care and Health (PCH) improve its own support offer for 2027-9.

What the buyer wants

• Review academic research, CQC inspection reports, peer reviews and other published material to identify the structures, processes and leadership approaches linked to effective safeguarding. • Gather views from safeguarding leaders, practitioners and councils who have used PCH support or peer reviews, using focus groups and interviews. • Produce practical recommendations for local authorities and advise PCH on how to scale up its safeguarding improvement work for 2027-9.

Requirements

Named in the buyer's notice:

What could rule a small business out (our reading of the notice, written with AI): The notice asks for an experienced consultancy to deliver a multi-part research and engagement programme, so a small business with no track record in adult safeguarding, social care or research is likely to be ruled out, although the notice does not set out specific qualifications, insurance or turnover thresholds.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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