Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 102519-2026
Safeguarding insight work to inform sector-led improvement
Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA)
- Value
- £25k
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026 (16 days)
- Where
- London
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Dec 2026 – 19 Mar 2027
In plain English
The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA), for its Partners in Care and Health programme, wants experienced consultancy to research what makes adult safeguarding services work well, drawing on academic research, CQC reports, peer reviews and interviews or focus groups with sector leaders. The work runs from 1 December 2026 to 19 March 2027, is estimated at £24,700, and bids close at 5pm on 24 November 2026; the place of work is not stated.
Good fit for: Small consultancies or researchers with adult social care and safeguarding improvement experience.
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What the buyer says
This project will develop evidence-based insights to inform future sector-led improvement and so to strengthen adult safeguarding practice. Through a review of academic research, CQC reports, peer reviews and safeguarding improvement activity, it will identify the organisational structures, processes and leadership approaches associated with effective safeguarding services. Engagement with safeguarding leaders, practitioners and experts in the field will help to explore common challenges, barriers and successful improvement strategies, including lessons from post-CQC support programmes. The findings will inform practical recommendations for local authorities and support Partners in Care and Health (PCH) to enhance its safeguarding improvement offer, ensuring it meets emerging sector needs and national priorities. PCH are looking for experienced consultancy to undertake a multi-faceted piece of work around safeguarding insight. • Research and insight into what processes and pathways, ways of organising safeguarding in adult social care services, support and improve positive safeguarding practice. • Refer to existing analyses of recurring themes in authorities demonstrating strong safeguarding performance and those requiring improvement (including CQC reports). • Develop practical recommendations for local authorities seeking to strengthen safeguarding arrangements. • Gain input from consultants and local authorities who have experienced PCH bespoke project support and peer reviews, gain insight from regional and national networks with an interest in improvement of adult safeguarding services. This may include convening focus groups and undertaking interviews • Reviewing academic and ‘grey’ literature, e.g. CQC inspection reports and post-CQC interventions to support im…
Getting the documents
app.panacea-software.com (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 29 Oct 2026.
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