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National Adoption England Strategy Work - Consultancy Support

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for consultancy support within the National Adoption England Strategy Work has been completed, with Leeds City Council acting as the buying organisation. This project, which falls under the public authority sub-central government category, involves research and development consultancy services, as well as welfare services for children and young people. The contract covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. The procurement process was executed through a direct method without competition, and the contract, awarded to VDB Consultancy, commenced on 1st April 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. Notably, there are options for three 12-month extensions that could extend the consultancy involvement until 31st March 2029.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, especially those with expertise in adoption strategies and welfare services for children. The consultancy work is vital to the early permanence work, offering firms the chance to showcase their expertise in creating effective solutions that foster adoption processes in England. The contract's significant budget of £80,000, grossing £96,000, makes it attractive to businesses looking to expand their operational reach while contributing to meaningful societal impact. Firms with an established capability in handling extensive consultancy projects and who aspire to assist in governmental strategy development can benefit from such engagements, fostering growth and reinforcing their market reputation.

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Notice Title

National Adoption England Strategy Work - Consultancy Support

Notice Description

National Adoption England Strategy Work to support Early Permanence Work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
Adoption England
Contact Email
nationalwork@adoptionengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

VDB CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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