Tender

Inter Country Adoption

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 May 2022 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking proposals for the "Inter Country Adoption" service, aimed at providing comprehensive support for prospective adopters looking to adopt from abroad. This tender is classified under the health and social work services industry and is currently in the open procurement stage, with the tender period ending on 13th June 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2022 and will run until 30th June 2025, with a total estimated contract value of £125,000, and a minimum value of £75,000. Interested parties must be registered Adoption Agencies, compliant with statutory requirements and recognised standards, located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in adoption services, counselling, and social work, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The successful provider will not only gain a significant contract but will also play a vital role in supporting families and children through the adoption process, ultimately contributing to community welfare and expanding their service offerings in the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inter Country Adoption

Notice Description

To provide a Pre-Assessment Inter Country Adoption Service Users on behalf of the five Local Authorities who are represented by Adoption Counts RAA. We require a registered Adoption Agency to provide this service for this group of LAs as a collaborative commission. We expect the provider to deliver : * Verbal and written advice to prospective adopters interested in inter country adoption. * Access to specialist information via helpline and website for SWs and potential applicants. * Access to information sessions for prospective adopters * A pre registration interview * A full PAR assessment funded by the applicant * Counselling information and advice throughout the adoption process. * When a child moves to the UK , one visit to be made and inform LA of the childs move. The provider must be a registered Adoption Agency to be able to deliver the statutory duties. Social Workers employed by the agency must be registered with Social Work England. The service will include advice, information and counselling to Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from outside the United Kingdom. This will include parents, guardians and relatives who wish to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. Any services purchased will only be from the range of services the Provider is registered to provide. The service provided must be compatible with statutory requirements and nationally recognised standards and codes of practice. The Provider will provide initial counselling and information for those Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. The Provider will provide appropriate written information, advice and counselling which will enable prospective applicants to understand the process of adopting a child from oversees and reach an informed decision as to whether to proceed with an application. The Provider will provide a service which is fully compliant with the Adoption and Children Act 2002, Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 and Adoption with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005. This service provision will fully satisfy the requirements of Ofsted in respect of meeting the requirement to provide an Inter Country Adoption Service. The Provider will maintain membership of the Inter Country Adoption Centre, which will provide access to local authority staff, to current information regarding each country's adoption laws. The Provider will maintain and provide the Purchasers with up to date information about the adoption status of various countries and their practices and conditions. The Provider will ensure that should potential adoptive parents decide (after initial consultation with the provider re: inter country adoption) to adopt domestically, that the relevant Local Authority is informed of this fact and provided with background information and contact details of the potential adoptive parents. The Local Authority must be permitted to approach these prospective adoptive parents in priority to any other agency to endeavour to find a suitable do

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a207b8-97dd-4d65-96d4-4d08f32e749e
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, VCSE
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
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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