Tender

Independent Support to Birth Parents

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jul 2021 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of 'Independent Support to Birth Parents', aimed at delivering vital information, advice, support, and counselling services to birth parents and their relatives involved in adoption processes. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling, with a total contract value of £250,000. The tender was published on 6th July 2021, and the deadline for submissions is set for 5th August 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st November 2021 and extend until 31st October 2024, with the procurement being conducted through an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in counselling and support services, particularly those that can adapt their offerings to meet the diverse needs of birth parents seeking assistance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their flexible, client-focused approaches will be advantageous in addressing the varying requirements of the service users. The nature of this contract supports businesses that can provide both face-to-face and virtual support options, fostering engagement and participation among the target clientele.

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Notice Title

Independent Support to Birth Parents

Notice Description

The aims and objectives of the service are to provide information, advice, support and counselling to birth parents and, in appropriate circumstances, adult birth relatives of those children placed for adoption by the RAA partner Local Authorities. The services required will vary according to the specific needs of the birth parent referred to the Service Provider. The Service Provider will therefore be required to provide a flexible and proactive response, in particular to Birth Parent referrals who may have difficulty in engaging in the process and encourage them to take up at least one face to face/ virtual / telephone meeting to explore issues. This opportunity is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (CPV Code-Guidance and counselling services- 85312300-2).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66f8a681-114d-47fc-954e-95f8d7d874d9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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