Planning

Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 17:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is preparing a procurement process titled "Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements," targeted at social work and related services within the UK region of UKD1. This contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates highlighting a future communication notice due by 1st December 2026 and a planned contract period commencing from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for above-threshold service procurements, operating under a light-touch regime. Potential bidders should note that the total value of this contract is estimated at £2,016,000 gross, with procurement details published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social work services, particularly those with experience in adoption recruitment and support. Companies equipped to manage inter-agency placements effectively would find this contract aligns with their expertise. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in public services, particularly in child welfare and adoption services, will be well-positioned to take part in this open tender, which requires a capacity to provide comprehensive support services under a public authority framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements

Notice Description

The Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements Contract will recruit and support adopters and work with Cumberland Council to ensure effective and timely adoption placements for referred children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052514
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 202610 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peopleprocurement@cumberland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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