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Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Apr 2021 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services. The contract, valued at £804,348 GBP, falls under the category of Education and training services. The procurement process was open to various countries and closed on January 22, 2021. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2021, till March 31, 2023, with a potential 1-year extension.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the education and training services sector. Businesses offering unique and essential statutory services to foster parents, adopters, and adult adoptees are well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide objective, independent review mechanisms aligning with statutory regulations is critical for potential bidders interested in this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services

Notice Description

Department for Education are looking for a provider to run and manage the Independent Review Mechanism in line with the Regulations http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/395/contents/made (The Department recommends that bidders read the Regulations before writing their bid). The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2021 and will be for an initial period of 2 years (dependent on funding renewal) with a further optional extension of 1 year. The IRM provides an essential statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters and adult adoptees. The main function of the IRM is to offer an objective and independent route for applicants to request a review of decisions made their around approvals and records access made by local services. The service offered by the IRM is unique within the sector and offers the opportunity for applicants to have their case heard by an independent panel of children's social care experts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33153664-3c85-417d-8bce-16b3899444da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c80a19-4e25-4756-95b0-19aef661eacc
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£804,348 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£804,348 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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

CORAM CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE

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