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Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 May 2018 at 15:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service" as part of the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £15,000, is part of an open procurement method that has already reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 10 June 2017 and ending on 29 April 2019. The service is intended for various Local Authorities in the North West region of England, including Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton, and others. Key dates include the tender closing on 20 March 2017 and the award being published on 18 May 2018.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in adoption services and counselling, particularly those experienced in managing international adoptions. Businesses that are nimble and can provide comprehensive support and information to prospective adopters, such as counselling, advice, and administrative assistance, would be well-suited to partake in future similar opportunities. Engaging in this market can drive growth, especially for service providers looking to expand their impact in the health and social work sector across regional authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service

Notice Description

This contract is to provide a direct delivery service of Pre-Assessment for Inter Country Adoption (ICA). The Provider would be required to deal with all ICA queries that are made from the list of Local Authorities listed at Section 5 of this specification Quotations are invited for the Inter Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service, in accordance with the attached terms and conditions of the council. 1. The Service will be provided for the following Local Authorities, whether or not services are delivered through a Regional Adoption Agency at the commencement of the contract or in the future: * Blackburn with Darwen Council * Blackpool Council * Bolton Council * Bury Council * Cheshire East Council * Cheshire West and Chester Council * Cumbria County Council * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Council * Rochdale Borough Council * Salford City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Council * Warrington Borough Council * Wigan Council * Wirral Council 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002ad009-aa27-4af7-a733-479c584cf49b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2017 - 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
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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