Tender

10427-Adoption Support Services FPS

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the Tender stage for the "10427-Adoption Support Services FPS" project. This procurement relates to the Social work and related services industry category and seeks providers across the United Kingdom. The contract seeks to establish a Flexible Purchasing System for adoption support services such as therapeutic provisions and family assessments. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21 April 2025, with services to begin on 14 May 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2026. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure above the threshold, and the estimated contract value ranges from £250,000 to £2,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic services and family assessments, particularly those with experience in social work and adoption support. Given the substantial budget and the flexibility of the purchasing system, organisations offering innovative and effective therapy solutions will be well-suited to compete. Although the procurement process is not explicitly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger established companies in the relevant fields are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from consistent funding through avenues such as The Adoption Support Fund.

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Notice Title

10427-Adoption Support Services FPS

Notice Description

The Members of Adoption Counts (through STAR Procurement) are seeking to implement a Flexible Purchasing System of approved providers who can deliver a range of therapeutic services or assess a family, individual or child's need to help identify an appropriate therapy. These services may be funded through The Adoption Support Fund www.adoptionsupportfund.co.uk or other sources of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-902c471e-41ca-4356-9d3f-d5582b9b899c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aba3ebe-d5df-458b-9552-32385c0e840a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Afifa Saqlain
Contact Email
afifa.saqlain@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

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