Tender

Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. This opportunity falls under the category of legal and health and social work services and will be delivered within North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the bidding period for this contract ends on 16 May 2025 at 11:00 AM. Interested entities should note the enquiry period concludes on 07 May 2025. The contract is valued at £180,000 with provisions for extensions up to 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in adoption services and compliance with relevant adoption regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply and can benefit from the competitive procurement method of open competition. Ideal candidates will be able to provide adoption services in line with established standards and possess the capability to ensure international adoptions meet legal requirements. The contract's focus on quality service delivery and social value creates an advantageous environment for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolios in North Yorkshire.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service

Notice Description

A Consortium of 15 Local Authorities require a Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. The Provider is required to have the necessary processes and working practices in place to provide: adoption services in line with Standard 14 of the Adoption Minimum Standards July 2014; Adoption with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005; Regulation 19 Procedure following receipt of the Article 16 information from the Central Authority of the State of origin to ensure that children adopted from abroad are done so lawfully and by families assessed as able to meet their needs.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to Extend 1: 01/07/2027 - 30/06/2029 Option to Extend 2: 01/07/2029 - 30/06/2030

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015514-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Caroline Reeves
Contact Email
caroline.reeves@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1609536526

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

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