How to win: Safeguarding Training, support and advice to the Voluntary, Community, Social enterprise and Faith Sector (VCSFE)

About this contract

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a future procurement for a Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Safeguarding Support Service. The Service will provide safeguarding advice, guidance, training and support to VCFSE organisations operating within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The successful Provider will support organisations working with both adults and children and young people to develop and maintain effective safeguarding arrangements, policies and practices. The Service will include the provision of safeguarding resources and information, delivery of training and development activities, administration of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, facilitation of safeguarding forums and events, and engagement with the local VCSE sector to promote safeguarding awareness and good practice. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to one year.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — East Riding of Yorkshire Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £154,800, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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