Tender

Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2022 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Sunderland City Council has issued a tender titled "Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service" in the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 9th January 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2023 and end on 30th April 2026. The service is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is intended to provide independent support to birth family members affected by adoption.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide critical support services to birth family members. SMEs with experience in providing social care services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Sunderland City Council's initiative emphasises quality independent support for birth family members, aligning with the statutory duty outlined in adoption regulations and guidance.

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Notice Title

Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service

Notice Description

Together for Children (TfC) delivers Children's Social Care Services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. TfC has a statutory duty to provide quality independent Birth Family Support as highlighted in the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005, (Standard 12) and the Statutory Guidance on Adoption July 2013 Minimum Standard. Birth Family Support services provides an extensive range of independent support to Birth Family members, who have been affected by adoption and associated issues. The service is available to all birth family members for any child placed for adoption via Together for Children Sunderland Adoption Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ead598c-6941-4a1d-91b7-5bc0ca964474
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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