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To manage the Adoption Support Fund (ASF)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Mar 2018 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Department for Education involves the management of the Adoption Support Fund (ASF). This fund, aimed at improving outcomes for adoptive families, is classified under the financial and insurance services industry. The award of this contract, valued at £4,798,668, was formalised on 21 December 2017. The contractual relationship began on 6 February 2018 and will continue until 31 March 2020. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the location for service delivery includes various jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Channel Islands.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses focusing on therapeutic support services aimed at adoptees and their families. Companies that specialise in psychological, counselling, or support services—particularly those with a track record of working with vulnerable children or families—would be well-positioned to compete for this funding. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs identified by local authorities.

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Notice Title

To manage the Adoption Support Fund (ASF)

Notice Description

The Adoption Support Fund (ASF) was introduced in May 2015 to enable adoptive families to have access to specialist therapeutic support services when they need them so as to improve outcomes for young people and families. In April 2016, the scope of the Fund was extended to children who were previously in care immediately prior to being cared for under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and children living in England who were adopted from countries other than England. Adoption support services play a vital role in supporting families to meet the needs of their adoptive children. Over 70% of children adopted enter care due to abuse or neglect. Many adopted children have specific needs or disabilities, which require additional support. While recent research has shown that only around 3% of adoptions disrupt, a quarter of parents report major challenges, and a further third describe life as generally good with some challenge. The Adoption and Children Act (2002) places a duty on local authorities to maintain an appropriate service for adoption support. The Adoption Support Services Regulations (2005) require authorities to assess adoption support needs when requested by an adoptive child, their parents, natural parents and former guardians. The provision of support to meet these needs is at the discretion of the local authority, taking into account the individual case and local resources. Despite the increase in funding to local authorities through the ASF, we are aware that there still remain challenges around adoption support services e.g. parental awareness of entitlement to an assessment of their adoption support needs; the timeliness and quality of adoption support assessments; an underdeveloped evidence base on the effectiveness of specialist therapeutic interventions and availability and quality of services across the country. To access the ASF, the responsible local authority must have conducted an assessment of the adoptive/eligible special guardian family's support needs. If the assessment identifies that therapeutic services would be beneficial to the family, the local authority, in discussion with the family, can apply to the ASF on the family's behalf.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20f992cd-c81b-4a57-9f0c-4255050535e0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89fc3de-6559-4bc9-b626-2e964c3a24bf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,798,668 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,798,668 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD,
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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