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Adoption Support Service - Birth Relatives Counselling

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2021 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for an Adoption Support Service - Birth Relatives Counselling, initiated by Buckinghamshire Council. This service aims to provide emotional support and counselling to birth parents or relatives of children placed for adoption. The contract, valued at £225,744 and catering to the health and social work services sector, is currently in the Award stage, following completion of the tender process. It has a contract period starting from April 1, 2021, and ending on March 31, 2024. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions on February 8, 2021, and the award date of March 29, 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the health and social services industry. Businesses with expertise in counselling, emotional support, and working with adoptive services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help such organisations expand their reach and services while contributing positively to the community by supporting those involved in the adoption process.

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Notice Title

Adoption Support Service - Birth Relatives Counselling

Notice Description

The overall objective of this service is to offer counselling, which includes information, support and advice to all birth parents or relatives of children who are being placed for adoption. This includes providing help in understanding the adoption process, making the birth parents or relatives aware of their rights and ensuring they receive emotional support should they wish to.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60d2c7cf-62f3-4346-8c44-e1abddf3f87a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fb95f2-ef0f-42a6-9d88-e5587b072723
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£225,744 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,744 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Apr 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Plastow
Contact Email
donna.plastow@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585597

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST FRANCIS' CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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