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National Adoption Youth Forum

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 13:18

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 12:16

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "National Adoption Youth Forum" was conducted by Leeds City Council, a sub-central government public authority located at Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement aimed to consult, develop, and deliver an Adoption-focussed Youth Forum on a national basis. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within research and development consultancy services, indicating a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to Adoption UK Charity, with a total value of £324,000, effective from 21 October 2025 to 30 September 2026, with an option for a 24-month extension. The procurement method was an open competition, completed below the threshold, and operated within the framework of UK legislation 2023/54. Delivery of services was intended for regions throughout the UK, with key dates in the procurement process including a signed contract on 21 October 2025 and a published contract notice on 5 November 2025.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for businesses specializing in community service programmes and youth engagement initiatives. Given its focus on quality service delivery, comprising 80% of the evaluation criteria compared to 20% for pricing, businesses capable of providing high-quality, outcome-driven services would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in research, development, and community engagement initiatives, particularly those focusing on youth services, can find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The opportunity also provides avenues for businesses to form strategic partnerships or consortia to deliver services across multiple UK regions, thereby enhancing their market reach and organisational growth. Although the tender is complete, such opportunities often involve future renewals or expansions, providing potential subsequent opportunities for involvement.

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Notice Title

National Adoption Youth Forum

Notice Description

National Adoption Youth Forum - To consult, develop and deliver an Adoption focussed Youth Forum on a National basis.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: 24 months extension available in any combination

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054316
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071258-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Clarissa Hoult
Contact Email
peopleservicescategory@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01135351836

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOPTION UK CHARITY

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