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Evaluation of adoption support services S519399

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has completed the procurement process for the evaluation of adoption support services, under the industry category of Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Services. The procurement took place in Norwich, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £84,760.00. The process followed a below-threshold procurement method and the contract was signed on 14th August 2025. The contract covers the period from 15th August 2025 to 15th August 2028 and was awarded to ADOPTIONPLUS, located in Ilford, United Kingdom. This procurement is now in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation and consultancy services related to adoption support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in research and development or services in the care sector, would have been well-suited to compete. The stability and duration of the contract offer prospects for sustained business growth, enabling participants to expand their capabilities and portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of adoption support services S519399

Notice Description

Evaluation of adoption support services S519399. PS84760.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069638-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOPTIONPLUS

Further Information

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