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Adopted Adults Peer Group Project

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Award Notice
Tender

21 Nov 2024 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Adopted Adults Peer Group Project" was initiated by East Sussex County Council as the buyer. This project falls under the industry category of Social Work and Related Services (CPV Code 85300000) and targets the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, below threshold, with the tender stage finalised by 19th December 2024. The contract was awarded to Family Action - PAC UK on 6th February 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027.

This tender presents ample opportunities for business growth, particularly for independent organisations capable of providing support services for adult adoptees. Suitability criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive proposition for businesses in these sectors. The project aims to foster peer relationships among adult adoptees, either virtually or in-person, creating a platform for shared experiences and social connectivity, thus ideally suiting organisations specialising in social work and community-based services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adopted Adults Peer Group Project

Notice Description

Adoption South East is the Regional Adoption Agency providing adoption services to Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton & Hove local authorities. Included within the work we are commissioned to provide for these local authorities are services for adopted adults who are over 18 years old and their relatives. As part of this service provision, Adoption South East are asking independent organisations to tender for the opportunity to provide groups for adult adoptees who either live in these local authorities or who were adopted through them. The groups will provide a space for the adopted adults to meet each other, either virtually or face to face in order to share experiences and promote peer relationships.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-764260af-fa9d-4bb0-a1b8-389d89b28594
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/129370c3-2bc6-414e-8053-e27dbfcbda50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION - PAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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