Planning

St Helens Council Contract for Non-Agency Adoption Assessments

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Nov 2018 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is initiating a tender process for the "St Helens Council Contract for Non-Agency Adoption Assessments," set within the health and social work services industry. The procurement currently stands at the planning stage, with an important engagement milestone due by 28th February 2019. The total budget allocated for this contract is approximately £18,000, aimed at completing ten non-agency adoption assessments in the North West region of the United Kingdom. For further details, interested parties can refer to the relevant notice on the necessary platforms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, particularly those with experience in adoption or fostering assessments. Providers that possess a qualified social worker on their team and can manage comprehensive assessments, including court attendance and direct interactions with involved parties, will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in this process, as they may find the requirements aligned with their expertise.

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Notice Title

St Helens Council Contract for Non-Agency Adoption Assessments

Notice Description

St Helens Council wants to appoint a provider to complete 10 non-agency adoption assessments; these are Annexe A assessments in which the adopter makes a direct application to the Court without the local authority having issued care proceedings. We are looking for a provider with experience of completing fostering or adoption assessments, the assessor must be a qualified social worker. The provider will be responsible for completing the assessment which will include visits to the child, the adult applicants and absent birth parent (if relevant). We will also require the provider to attend Court hearings and if needed give evidence. The budget for each completed assessment will be in the region of PS1800 For further information please go to www.the-chest.org.uk reference DN379302

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e812c572-2edd-4e9b-b4d5-0410249ee8c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae2d3d3d-15af-4d61-97e4-5600d77f0682
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Smith
Contact Email
petersmith@sthelens.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1744676784

Buyer Location

Locality
ST.HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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