Tender

CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Dec 2025 at 20:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking proposals for the provision of birth relative counselling services under the title "CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling." This tender pertains to the delivery of guidance and counselling services primarily for individuals affected by adoption across the Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes areas. It is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method. Relevant dates include the deadline for submissions by 5 pm on 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Enquiries must be submitted by 27th January 2026 through the designated electronic tendering system.

This tender provides a focal opportunity for businesses within the counselling and social services sectors, especially those with capabilities in handling adoption-related cases. Given the nature of the services required, counselling providers that specialise in working closely with public sector agencies or have experience in similar support services are well-positioned to compete. The contract represents a substantial commitment, allowing potential suppliers to forge strong regional ties and contribute significantly to community welfare across both council areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling

Notice Description

The provision of birth relative counselling for those affected by adoption as per Statutory Guidance on Adoption, Chapter 2. Adoption Connects is a regional adoption agency providing adoption services for Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes councils therefore the duty to provide counselling should cover birth relatives from both council boundaries. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 27th January 2026 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 30th January 2026 by 5pm Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cce665f-b32f-43b9-b7cc-d581bc27ea07
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75312000 - Maternity benefits

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Sharpstone
Contact Email
tony.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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