This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2026 at 23:38

Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 11:45

Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent has procured medical adviser services for its adoption and fostering panels in Wembley and across the borough. Advisers are registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical input to statutory decisions about children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The work includes reviewing and interpreting health information, preparing written medical advice and attending panels when required. Their advice informs panel recommendations and decisions by the Agency Decision Maker, supporting decisions intended to secure good outcomes for children. The requirement is divided into separate services: medical advisers for adoption panels and medical advisers for fostering services. This is an established service, rather than a new service area.

The procurement is complete and contracts have been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime competitive process. Interact Medical was selected for adoption panel services, with a contract value of £99,000; Consulting Well Ltd was selected for fostering services, valued at £82,293.75. Both contracts were signed on 4 November 2026 and run from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029, with an option to extend for up to two further years in two 12-month periods. Brent used an open procedure. The evaluation weighted quality and innovation at 40%, value at 20%, integration, collaboration and service sustainability at 20%, access, health inequalities and choice at 10%, and social value at 10%.

This award shows demand for experienced registered medical practitioners able to provide independent clinical advice within children’s adoption and fostering decision-making. To compete credibly when this requirement next comes to market, suppliers would need the clinical expertise to assess relevant health information, produce clear written advice and contribute effectively to panel discussions and Agency Decision Maker decisions. The evaluation also indicates that clinical quality and innovation matter most, alongside value for money, the ability to integrate and collaborate with council services, and a sustainable service model. Providers should also be able to demonstrate how their service improves access, reduces health inequalities, facilitates choice and delivers social value. Brent awarded the adoption and fostering requirements separately, so specialist capability in either service area is relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medical Advisers for Adoption & Fostering Panels

Notice Description

Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children. This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels

This is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Competitive Process. The approximate value of the contract is: PS181,293.75. This is an existing service. Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children. This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services

Options: option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12+12 month basis

Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services

This is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Competitive Process. The approximate value of the contract is: PS181,293.75. This is an existing service. Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children. This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services

Options: option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12+12 month basis

Planning Information

The London Borough of Brent (“the Council”) is undertaking a market engagement exercise on 23rd February 2026, 1pm-2pm. This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in attending, please send a message stating that you would like to attend & provide the names & email addresses of the attendees. Please ensure that you send this message by 11am on 23rd February 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/104927-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,293 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Brent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRENT
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Postcode Area
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Interact Medical Ltd

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