Tender

10427-Adoption Support Services FPS (Round 7)

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, acting through STAR Procurement, is currently at the tender stage for the implementation of a Flexible Procurement System under the title "10427-Adoption Support Services FPS (Round 7)." This process involves the procurement of health and social work services, specifically therapeutic services, and takes place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement follows a restricted procedure above the threshold under the selective method. The tender was published on 1st September 2025, with a tender period end date of the same day at 16:00 hours. The contract period is set to begin on 14th November 2025 and conclude on 31st October 2026. The contract is valued at between £250,000 to £2,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in therapeutic and support services, particularly those catering to health and social work sectors. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the suitability criteria explicitly favour their participation. Companies that can provide the required range of services, potentially funded by the Adoption Support Fund, could find this an excellent opportunity to expand their public sector engagements and support adoption-related initiatives across England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

10427-Adoption Support Services FPS (Round 7)

Notice Description

The Members of Adoption Counts (through STAR Procurement) are seeking to implement a Flexible Procurement System of approved providers who can deliver a range of therapeutic services or assess a family, individual or child's need to help identify an appropriate therapy. These services may be funded through The Adoption Support Fund www.adoptionsupportfund.co.uk or other sources of funding. Specification is attached, to access all other documentation you will need to register your interest via the appropriate button and you will be able to access the application documentation via the 'My Activities' area of the site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aa2a149-59a3-4ae9-8e52-61fea3c0366d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Kulewa
Contact Email
tim.kulewa@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

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