Award from Framework - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework

East Ayrshire Council
Scotland
Invited to quote

Independent lead reviewers are commissioned to chair and lead public protection learning reviews, including multi-agency case information analysis, practitioner workshops, and family liaison. Each review typically spans 3-6 months, with an anticipated volume of up to four reviews per year. The service requires delivery of comprehensive reports identifying strengths and areas for improvement, operating under the Scottish Government's Learning Review Guidance.

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Awarded value: £50k; As published
Published: 9 February 2026
Awarded: 3 November 2025; Michael Stewart SWS
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Consultancy contract

Provision of independent lead reviewer consultancy services for child and adult public protection learning reviews and multi-agency case investigations.

Lead all aspects of undertaking a full public protection Learning Review for a child or adult in East Ayrshire
Work to the Terms of Reference and timescales agreed by the Learning Review Panel
Chair and lead the Review Team for the duration of the Learning Review
Lead multi-agency case information review activities, practitioner and manager workshops, and family/carer liaison if appropriate
Deliver a Learning Review report identifying strengths, learning and areas for improvement

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Consultancy contract
Procedure: Invited to quote
Initial term: 48 months
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85321000

Services in this contract

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Lifecycle

Published
9 February 2026
Contract awardedto Michael Stewart SWS
3 November 2025
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Contract endsEnd date not published

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East Ayrshire Council

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/364761/award-from-framework-independent-lead-reviewers-open-framework
Buyer reference: PS/23/132
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822860
Last checked: 5 November 2026

East Ayrshire Council. Award from Framework - Independent Lead Reviewers Open Framework. Contract award, 9 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/364761/award-from-framework-independent-lead-reviewers-open-framework (accessed 5 November 2026).