Contract awardedDomestic homicide reviews

Darlington Safeguarding Partnership - Independent Scrutineer

The service involves providing independent scrutiny to the Safeguarding Partnership to ensure it meets statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 2004, the Children and Social Work Act 2017, and the Care Act 2014. The role requires collaborative working to promote the welfare of children and adults, ensuring adherence to the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 statutory guidance.

Awarded value
£108k
As published
Published
26 November 2025
Contract length
36 months
Ends 31 October 2028

What the contract covers

Professional services contract

Provision of independent safeguarding scrutiny and consultancy services to ensure statutory compliance with children and adult welfare legislation and guidance.

  • Provide independent scrutiny to the Safeguarding Partnership
  • Ensure the Safeguarding Partnership fulfils its statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 2004, as amended by the Children and Social Work Act 2017
  • Address the requirements of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 Statutory Guidance and section 43 requirements under the Care Act 2014 and other related guidance
  • Work collaboratively to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults in Darlington

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Professional services contract
Procedure
Direct award
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
72 months
Contract dates
1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
79000000

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Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Contract awardedto Resilient Safeguarding Consultancy Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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Darlington Borough Council

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Resilient Safeguarding Consultancy Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/336588/darlington-safeguarding-partnership-independent-scrutineer
Buyer reference
PB2025-00121
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e8f1
Last checked
5 November 2026

Darlington Borough Council. Darlington Safeguarding Partnership - Independent Scrutineer. Contract award, 26 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/336588/darlington-safeguarding-partnership-independent-scrutineer (accessed 5 November 2026).