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Provision of Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024-2027

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption services covering the period 2024-2027. The contract, valued at £730,000 GBP, has been classified under legal services. The initial contract term will be 24 months from 1 April 2024, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The tender was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 14th September 2023. The buying organisation, Department for Education, is located in Sheffield, England.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in social care or advocacy, to participate and potentially secure a lucrative contract with the Department for Education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) could find this contract particularly suitable due to the nature of the services being procured. Businesses interested in bidding should take note of the key dates and deadlines mentioned and should align their proposals with the unique needs of the Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024-2027

Notice Description

The Department for Education has appointed a contractor for the provision of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024 -2027 services. The Independent Review Mechanism provides an essential statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters and adult adoptees. The main function of the IRM is to offer an objective and independent route for applicants to request a review of decisions made by fostering and adoption services about their approval status and access to their records. The service offered by the IRM is unique within the sector and enables applicants to have their case heard by an independent panel of children's social care experts. The service is provided for in regulations and represents an important means of support, and a form of advocacy, for applicants. The contract will become effective (Contract Effective date) on 1 April 2024. The initial contract term will be 24 months (01/04/24 - 31/03/26) and include an option to extend it for the additional period of 12 months until 31/03/2027. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0e83e82-f839-4c82-9e16-05d2d6cd2f77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£730,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£729,804 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE (CCLC

Further Information

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