CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Independent Approved List of Investigators for Employee Related Matters in Schools in Blaenau Gwent

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

The purpose of this sourcing exercise is to commission an approved list of suitably qualified and experienced independent investigators to:-

• To conduct appropriate investigations into allegations made against staff.

• To conduct interviews with individuals where and when appropriate.

• To compile reports inline/as set out by the Welsh Governments Disciplinary/Dismissal Procedures Policy.

• To be able to attend and present the investigation report at the relevant hearings.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139110

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

As per the application Documents.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

As per the application documentation.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

PQQ_33517

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is administering this opportunity electronically via the Etenderwales portal.

All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following registration.

NB: You must download all documentation directly from the portal, tender documentation will not be communicated by any other means.

ETender access information: go to https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk In order to log-in to the platform please enter your Username and Password. The Etender reference for this contract is: PQQ_33517

You will then see the full details of the PQQ comprising Qualification & Technical envelopes along with any relevant documents within the "Attachments" area. Should you have any questions in relation to this opportunity, please use the portal's "Messages" facility - No other form of communication will be acknowledged or responded to.

The Authority is using Etenderwales to carry out this procurement process. Helpdesk to gain access to the platform: Telephone:- +44 8003684852 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk

PQQ applications must be uploaded to the Etenderwales portal by 12 noon 28th February 2025.

(WA Ref:139110)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice