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Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 09:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments" within the social services industry category. Based in Stockton on Tees, the council sought to establish a two-year framework with qualified suppliers for non-agency adoption assessments, valued at £110,000. Awards were made on 17th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2026 and running through to 28th February 2027, with potential extensions up to February 2029. This procurement was managed under a closed method without reopening competition, adhering to legal requirements outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those capable of offering qualitative adoption assessments. Large organisations, especially those involved in voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSE), such as BARNARDO'S and ARC Adoption North East Limited, which have already been awarded contracts, would be well-suited to compete in this space. The framework agreement provides a set price per completed assessment, presenting predictable revenue streams, and offers additional remuneration based on the complexities of certain cases, thus appealing to businesses seeking stable contract opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments

Notice Description

The council has a requirement to delivery statutory non agency adoption assessments to be carried out. An opportunity was issued to suppliers with the intention of establishing a framework agreement. The purpose of the framework is to secure qualified suppliers capable of delivering the required assessment services over the next two years. The cost of carrying out the assessments is valued at PS110,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015912-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ARC ADOPTION NORTH EAST

BARNARDO'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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