Tender

Birth Parent Adoption Support RFQ

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2017 at 12:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is currently seeking submissions for the "Birth Parent Adoption Support RFQ" tender, classified under the health and social work services industry category. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 5th May 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st July 2017 and run until 30th June 2020, with services to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The method of procurement is identified as "Other," allowing for flexibility in how adoption support services may be contracted.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in counselling, social work, and community support services, to expand their reach and impact in the community. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as the council aims to engage providers who can offer a range of adoption support services. Successful bidders may enhance their service offerings by collaborating with Plymouth City Council and contributing to the welfare of families affected by adoption.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birth Parent Adoption Support RFQ

Notice Description

Under section 3(2)(b) of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, a local authority adoption service must include the provision of adoption support services. Local authorities are required to make a range of adoption support services available in their area to meet the needs of people affected by adoption. Adoption agencies must, when adoption is decided upon: * provide or commission certain support for birth parents which is independent of the child's social worker. * provide or commission certain post adoption services to birth relatives including grandparents, siblings and others who are significant to the child. The elements of Adoption support services this contract will be looking to provide are: * counselling, advice and information * services to enable discussion of matters relating to adoption * assistance in relation to arrangements for contact Section 3(4) of the 2002 Act enables local authorities to arrange for adoption support services to be provided by another body. This enables the local authority to delegate or contract out provision of these services to a third party who will provide services on its behalf. The Act provides that Voluntary Adoption Agencies can provide adoption support services on a local authority's behalf. The Adoption Support Services Regulations 2005 enables the local authority to contract with an independent registered provider to ensure that the service is provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a443c8f-52bf-4736-8760-9cc9a5cf3ee6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a854490b-488e-482e-867b-e0770fc3bdd0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 3-4 years
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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Crowther
Contact Email
emma.crowther@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752307327

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5UF
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Further Information

Notice Documents

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