Tender

Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2017 at 09:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Trafford Council for the "Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service" aimed at providing support to individuals seeking to adopt a child from outside the United Kingdom. This service is categorised under health and social work services and will be located in the North West region of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 March 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30 April 2017 and will run until 29 April 2019, with a total estimated value of £15,000.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the provision of specialised adoption services. Companies that offer consultancy, information, and counselling related to inter-country adoption would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender. By fulfilling the statutory requirements and adhering to recognised standards in the field, successful applicants can strengthen their market presence and contribute significantly to the needs of prospective adoptive parents in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service

Notice Description

To provide a Pre-Assessment Inter Country Adoption Service Users on behalf of the Local Authorities (stipulated in Section 5 of the attached specification) who are represented at the North West Adoption Leadership Board, including by a Regional Adoption Agency. The service will include advice, information and counselling to Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from outside the United Kingdom. This will include parents, guardians and relatives who wish to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. Any services purchased will only be from the range of services the Provider is registered to provide. The service provided must be compatible with statutory requirements and nationally recognised standards and codes of practice. The Provider will provide initial counselling and information for those Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. The Provider will provide appropriate written information, advice and counselling which will enable prospective applicants to understand the process of adopting a child from oversees and reach an informed decision as to whether to proceed with an application. The Provider will provide a service which is fully compliant with the Adoption and Children Act 2002, Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 and Adoption with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005. This service provision will fully satisfy the requirements of Ofsted in respect of meeting the requirement to provide an Inter Country Adoption Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddae4c33-5316-4fb3-a69c-c0fa9f2b4c2c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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