Tender

Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2 (please note this is a grant opportunity)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

13 Dec 2016 at 11:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting the Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2, an open tender opportunity aimed at enhancing adoption services. This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category and will be active until 16th January 2017, when Expressions of Interest must be submitted by noon. The total funding available for this round is £500,000, with grants awarded based on the quality of proposals received. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to create a full bid, with contract implementation expected to begin on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies, regional adoption agencies, and other relevant voluntary sector organisations to strengthen their services through innovative practices. By participating, businesses can expand their reach and capacity in the adoption sector, contributing to better outcomes for adopted children and families. The emphasis on high-quality proposals also means that organisations capable of delivering impactful and innovative solutions are encouraged to apply, fostering competition among service providers in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2 (please note this is a grant opportunity)

Notice Description

The Practice and Improvement Fund (PIF) aims to inspire the transformation of the adoption system and improve those services that adopted children and families rely on at a regional and national level. This programme is about working with the adoption sector to develop and disseminate excellent practice, develop innovative services which are responsive to the needs of the system and ensure that children who need adoption, and those who adopt them, have access to the best services - wherever they live. The guide gives an overview of round 2 of the practice and improvement fund. The following organisations can apply for this round: * voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) * adoption support agencies (ASAs) * regional adoption agencies (RAAs) * other relevant voluntary sector organisations (VSOs) Interested organisations should complete an Expression of Interest form, published alongside this guidance, providing high level information about their proposals. Expressions of Interest should be sent to adoption.PIF@education.gov.uk by noon on 16th January 2017. Organisations who are successful at Expression of Interest stage will be invited to submit a full bid in the new year. Grant awards will vary depending on the number and quality of proposals received. As a guide, we would not expect to fund a single bid over PS500,000. We will consider funding over this amount if there is very clear potential for long-term impact and innovation. The window for Expressions of Interest closes at noon on 16th January 2017. Additional information: Documents are published at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-services-practice-and-improvement-fund

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68859a2d-84fb-4f01-9746-d2a0b3f4caa4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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