Tender

PQ0297 - Provision of Birth Parents and Birth Family Support

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Sep 2021 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking bids for the contract titled "PQ0297 - Provision of Birth Parents and Birth Family Support". This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category, specifically aimed at providing support for birth parents and birth family members of adopted children in Birmingham. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and run for three years until 30th November 2024. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations by noon on 14th October 2021 through the e-tendering system "In-tend".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adoption support services, particularly those that are Registered Adoption Agencies or Adoption Support Agencies. Companies that provide welfare services for children and young people, as well as those with expertise in social work, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, successful bidders can contribute to enhancing support for families undergoing adoption, thereby establishing a vital service within the community and expanding their outreach within the social services sector in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0297 - Provision of Birth Parents and Birth Family Support

Notice Description

Birmingham Children's Trust requires a supplier for the provision of Birth Parent Support as detailed below under requirements / specifications. This contract will be for a period of up to a maximum of three years, commencing 1st December 2021 until 30th November 2024. The service provider will be either a Registered Adoption Agency or Adoption Support Agency. The service is to be provided for birth parents or birth family members of children who are being, or have been, adopted in Birmingham and who are referred via methods 1-6 below. The provider will receive referrals from birth parents or birth family members that have provided consent for their details to be shared, at any or some of the following points: 1. Following Child's CIC review where adoption plan is recommended 2. Following the decision by the Agency Decision Maker (ADM) 3. At the point of matching, 4. Following a request for a child to be relinquished, 5. From the Adoption Service where there is an identification of need beyond the above stages, e.g. letter box, after the adoption order has been granted. 6. When the requestor wishes to access the service. Referrals to the service can be made by: * Self-referral * Referral from the Regional Adoption Agency * Independent Reviewing Officer, Birmingham Children's Trust * Referral from child's Social Worker, Birmingham Children's Trust * Referrals may be made by the Breaking the Cycle * Referral from the Adoption Service, Birmingham Children's Trust The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 14th October 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1350ca6c-ae3e-423b-92a5-f3a6736caa2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B4 7DJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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