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Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 08:19

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. This tender, identified by the title and ID "Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service" (ID: 98558), falls under the 'services' category and aligns with the public sector need for legal services related to adoption across 15 local authorities. Located in the UK region of North Yorkshire, this contract was awarded to the Yorkshire Adoption Agency and is structured as a 'light touch' procurement arrangement. The initial contract period began on 1st July 2025, with a scheduled end on 30th June 2027, and includes options for extension up to 2030. The entire contract is valued at £180,000. The legal framework guiding this procurement is based on the UKPGA 2023/54.

This awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the legal and social services sectors. By delivering bespoke adoption advice services, businesses can establish long-term, scalable relationships with multiple local authorities. Organisations specialising in compliance with international adoption regulations, especially those proficient in working across borders and providing tailored family assessment services, will find this tender particularly suitable. Besides, companies aligned with public sector interests in sub-central government operations may also benefit from engaging with such procurement exercises, potentially facilitating sustainable business expansions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057559-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YORKSHIRE ADOPTION AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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