Sheffield City Council · Awarded contract

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Appointment of Independent Complaints Investigators for Social Care by Sheffield City Council

Awarded 30 Sep 2022

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Awarded30 Sep 2022

Value£120,000.00

SupplierRobert Cockburn

AgencySheffield City Council

RegionYorkshire and The Humber

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 1mo ago3y term

Awarded 30 Sept 2022Expired 29 Sept 2025

About

Sheffield City Council awarded a contract to Robert Cockburn for independent complaints investigation services in the area of Social Care.

The agreement is for a 3-year period, with successful providers placed on a framework for call-off contracts.

The contract value is £120,000.

The Independent Investigators are required to undertake timely investigations into complaints about Children's and Adult Social Care services, in line with regulations and the council's standards, produce quality reports with recommendations, and attend adjudication and review panel meetings as required.

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