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Regional Adoption Agencies Programme Adviser

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Sep 2018 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a supplier for the "Regional Adoption Agencies Programme Adviser" contract, aimed at enhancing the delivery and development of Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) in the UK. This procurement falls under the category of "Other community, social and personal services" and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at £102,600, commenced on 10th September 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. Key aspects of this role include advising on practices within the adoption system and leading the RAA Leaders Group to ensure strategic direction and best practice sharing within the child social care framework.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, particularly those with expertise in adoption and child welfare. Given the project's nature, organisations with a background in social care, consultancy in child services, or community advisory roles will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging in such projects can further enhance a company's portfolio, contribute positively to social initiatives, and help establish long-lasting relationships with government departments.

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Notice Title

Regional Adoption Agencies Programme Adviser

Notice Description

This contract is to support the delivery and ongoing development of Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) in the capacity of a professional adviser, and to serve as an adviser to the Department on practice and leadership in the adoption system. The primary role of the adviser will be to lead, facilitate and set the strategic direction of the RAA Leaders Group. The adviser will be expected to advise and report to Ministers as required, and to share the experience and insight from operational RAAs across the wider system, particularly RAA projects in development. This may extend to utilising other forums, such as the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board, to share best practice as widely as possible, and identifying how adoption and special guardianship orders are best placed within the wider framework of permanence options and children's social care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fade0ca0-46e4-469a-bf53-397f5fb5f646
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£102,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OWERS ADVISORY

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