Independent Scrutineer of Northumberland Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (NCASP)
Northumberland County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £60,000
Deadline
1 August 2025
Published
18 December 2025
Type
Not specified
Overview
Northumberland County Council would like to commission a provider to undertake the role of Independent Scrutineer of the Northumberland Children and Adults Safeguarding Partnership (NCASP). This is a mandatory role.
The role includes providing assurance regarding the effectiveness of local multi-agency arrangements in Northumberland with a particular focus on practice and supporting inclusion of the voice of children and adults in decision making and assurance. The NCASP Executive group, Business groups and subgroups meet at quarterly schedules, and the Independent Scrutineer will be required to provide scrutiny and challenge across the Partnership, hold partners to account, and have an independent view of effectiveness of both children and adults safeguarding arrangements.
Eligibility & compliance
This provider must be able to provide independent scrutiny and rigorous constructive challenge to support the Statutory Safeguarding Partners and Relevant Agencies to fulfil their responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with needs for care and support.
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Award Details
Better Together Safeguarding Services
£60,000
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£399,453
total awarded
- 2
Lookers Limited
£88,444
total awarded
- 3
Homecare Plus Ltd
£725m
total awarded
- 4
Aspire Healthcare Ltd
£385m
total awarded
- 5
G&P Healthcare Limited
£385m
total awarded
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Northumberland County CouncilKey Dates
Published
18 December 2025
Submission deadline
1 August 2025
Notice type
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