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ARFQ - Adoption Services for the Adoption in Merseyside Regional Adoption Agency

SEFTON COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2018 at 09:41

Award Notice
Tender

30 Jan 2018 at 13:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Council is seeking to procure a range of adoption support services through a tender titled "ARFQ - Adoption Services for the Adoption in Merseyside Regional Adoption Agency." This procurement falls under the category of social and community services and is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date set on 15th March 2018. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st May 2018 and will run until 31st March 2019, with a total contract value of £170,383. The tender period ended on 28th February 2018, and suppliers were required to be registered adoption support agencies complying with relevant regulations.

This opportunity can foster business growth for registered Adoption Support Agencies or Voluntary Adoption Agencies that meet OFSTED requirements. Companies that provide services for adopted adults and birth relatives, as well as those that support individuals throughout the adoption process, will find this contract particularly relevant. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows a wide range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate and potentially benefit from the services contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARFQ - Adoption Services for the Adoption in Merseyside Regional Adoption Agency

Notice Description

Adoption in Merseyside (AIM) Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) wishes to purchase a range of support services for people whose lives are affected by adoption. Services will be available for the following groups: * Adopted adults * Birth relatives of adopted children, young people and adults * Birth parents The Providers must be a registered Adoption Support Agency or registered Voluntary Adoption Agency which has notified OFSTED of variation to its business, and comply with The Adoption Support Service Regulations 2005. A 'registered adoption support agency' refers to an agency registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 b and be subject to regular inspection. The services will be offered at any time during the adoption process, such as during twin tracking, during or post care proceedings, and before or after an adoption order is ma

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c273805-a0f2-45ef-bb65-8eee3e11531f
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,383 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3UU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFTER ADOPTION

Further Information

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