Award

Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2019 at 13:41

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2019 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Cumbria County Council, which is seeking adoption services for the recruitment and placement of children. Titled "Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement," this contract falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated value of £607,920. The location for service delivery is the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14th June 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and run until 31st August 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector to expand their offerings and client base, particularly those specialised in adoption services and support. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in working with local authorities, child placement, and recruiting adopters would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The need for additional services arises from a consistent increase in demand for adoption placements within Cumbria, indicating a thriving market for qualified providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement

Notice Description

The number of Cumbria children requiring adoption has been high over the last five years, alongside a local and national decrease in the numbers of approved adopters. This has resulted in a shortfall in the number of local authority adoption placements available to meet demand. The council has therefore purchased an increasing number of placements from Voluntary Adoption Agencies. The provision of a Cumbria Adoption Services Placement and Support Contract delivered by an Adoption Agency shall ensure that effective, efficient and timely adoption placements are made for more Cumbria children. The service shall recruit and support adopters, working with the Council to match referred children with adopters. The provider shall make adoption placements for specific cohorts of children, who will be referred by the council. This service shall be delivered alongside the work of the council's Adoption Service, ensuring an integrated service for adopted children and their families. Please refer to the service specification for further details. All clarification questions must be asked via The Chest by Friday 7th June 2019. All bids must be uploaded via The Chest by 10:00 on Friday 14th June 2019. Registration on to The Chest is free.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0094b84-1c49-4f77-8235-7a732eab84d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c827dee2-38a6-4272-8e34-4e30ae036f50
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£607,920 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£607,920 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 1-2 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
CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jacqui Sullivan
Contact Email
jacqui.sullivan@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1228226298

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RZ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC ADOPTION NORTH EAST

Further Information

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