Tender

PP17089 - Regional Adoption Agency, Voluntary Adoption Services

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2018 at 17:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is inviting tenders for the contract titled "PP17089 - Regional Adoption Agency, Voluntary Adoption Services." This procurement falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is aimed at providing adoption services for the West Midlands, specifically for Dudley MBC, Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC, and itself. The tender period is currently active, with bids due by 8 February 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 2 July 2018 and will run for five years, ending on 3 July 2023. The total contract value is £700,000, and it is a competitive tender process with the possibility of immediate contract award based on the proposals received.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of essential adoption services. Companies with expertise in strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance within the social services sector will find this contract particularly relevant. The ability to recruit adopters and manage adoption support services aligns well with organisations dedicated to community welfare and family services, making it a promising opportunity for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP17089 - Regional Adoption Agency, Voluntary Adoption Services

Notice Description

This contract is being tendered on behalf of the West Midlands Regional Adoption Agency, soon to be formed, Adoption@Heart, by City of Wolverhampton Council. The contract is for the provision of adoption services including: the strategic development, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance of the Regional Adoption Agency and adoption support services for adoptive families and those affected by adoption. The contract is for a term of five years and will deliver services to Dudley MBC, Sandwell MBC, Walsall MBC and City of Wolverhampton Council via the Regional Adoption Agency which will be a Local Authority Trading Company. The appointed provider will have access to data on any adopter gaps identified through tracking of child and adopter pipelines in order to support the ability of the Provider to recruit adopters and plan recruitment activity. Commencement of operation of Adoption@Heart and of this contract will be 2 July 2018.The tender process is a competitive process with negotiation; the authority reserves the right to award a contract on the basis of tenders received without entering into further negotiation. The initial contract might be formed with City of Wolverhampton Council; if this is the case the contract will be novated to Adoption@Heart at the earliest possible time and in tendering potential providers agree to this novation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c65e0c1f-d9d2-4941-91f3-955a8c66cd6e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abb2ee1e-5a2d-460f-8a2f-a313fa7f110d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2018 - 3 Jul 2023 Over 5 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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