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Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) Adoption Support Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    1st October 2024 11:23:52 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) covering Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral local authorities.\r AiM wishes to attract the best support services available for those involved in adoption in the region. The anticipated volume of service required is to support a minimum of 180 individuals and a minimum of 260 letterbox exchanges. This is in the region of 1,230 exchanges of letters per annum. \r Services will be available for the following groups: \r • Adopted adults.\r • Birth parents and relatives of adopted children, young people and adults. \r \r All service delivery will be in line with any relevant Government legislation and guidance. The overall legislative Framework is the Adoption and Children Act 2002 \r The Providers must be a registered Adoption Support Agency or registered Voluntary Adoption Agency which has notified OFSTED of variation to its business and comply with The Adoption Support Service Regulations 2005. A 'registered adoption support agency' refers to an agency registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 b and be subject to regular inspection. \r The services need to be available at any time during and post the adoption process.\r \r This is a one-year contract with the possibility to extend for two 12-month optional periods. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is £170,000 per annum (or £510,000 over three years)\r \r The contract falls under the scope of the Light Touch Regime and an open tender below the threshold is being undertaken.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-44e666d0-312f-4c54-9afa-ed86569539b1

    Publication Source

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    Procurement Stage

    Award

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    85300000
    98000000

    CPV Division(s)

    85 - Health and social work services
    98 - Other community, social and personal services

  • Awarding Authority

    SEFTON COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Julia Hedo

    Buyer Email

    julia.hedo@sefton.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1519342455

    Buyer Address

    Magdalen House, Trinity Road

    Bootle

    L20 3NJ

    England

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    FAMILY ACTION


Tender

Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) Adoption Support Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    26th April 2024 15:37:09 PM

    Tender Deadline

    17th May 2024 11:00:00 AM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) covering Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral local authorities. AiM wishes to attract the best support services available for those involved in adoption in the region. The anticipated volume of service required is to support a minimum of 180 individuals and a minimum of 260 letterbox exchanges. This is in the region of 1,230 exchanges of letters per annum. Services will be available for the following groups: • Adopted adults. • Birth parents and relatives of adopted children, young people and adults. All service delivery will be in line with any relevant Government legislation and guidance. The overall legislative Framework is the Adoption and Children Act 2002 The Providers must be a registered Adoption Support Agency or registered Voluntary Adoption Agency which has notified OFSTED of variation to its business and comply with The Adoption Support Service Regulations 2005. A 'registered adoption support agency' refers to an agency registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 b and be subject to regular inspection. The services need to be available at any time during and post the adoption process. This is a one-year contract with the possibility to extend for two 12-month optional periods. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is £170,000 per annum (or £510,000 over three years) The contract falls under the scope of the Light Touch Regime and an open tender below the threshold is being undertaken.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-44e666d0-312f-4c54-9afa-ed86569539b1

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    85300000
    98000000

    CPV Division(s)

    85 - Health and social work services
    98 - Other community, social and personal services

  • Awarding Authority

    SEFTON COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Julia Hedo

    Buyer Email

    julia.hedo@sefton.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1519342455

    Buyer Address

    Magdalen House, Trinity Road

    Bootle

    L20 3NJ

    England