Award

CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

30 Sep 2019 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

03 Apr 2019 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption" is led by Devon County Council, focusing on the provision of non-agency adoption services across the Adopt South West region, which includes Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, and Torbay. The contract has a duration of 36 months, commencing on 1st September 2019, with the possibility of three extensions of 12 months each. The total indicative budget for this contract is £249,480, and the tender was closed on 1st May 2019, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on adoption and child welfare. Organisations that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to enhancing adoption services, thereby driving growth and establishing partnerships within the local government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption

Notice Description

The aim of the Procurement process is to award a contract for Non Agency Adoption Services across the Adopt South West footprint (Devon County Council, Somerset County Council, Plymouth Council and Torbay Council.) The contract duration will be 36 months from the 1st September 2019 with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months. The indicative budget for the contract will be PS249,480 DCC are seeking to commission a service to deliver the processing of non-agency adoption applications and specifically the processes associated with preparing the Annex A report for the Court. DCC will expect the provider of the service to improve performance in meeting the needs of children and prospective adopters through non-agency adoption. Most especially improving upon the time that children and adopters have to wait from initial enquiry, through the assessment process, in order to achieve improved outcomes for children and families. There may be other legal avenues whereby childrens needs can be better met, these will be explored with families throughout the process in order to ensure children and young people are given stability through the most appropriate means.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa82b75b-5658-4856-8cef-cf45e35d1593
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754ac0d-c9fe-47cf-bae3-1a6483e6e3c1
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,480 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,480 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 5 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
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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