Award

Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham aims to improve safeguarding outcomes after adoption or special guardianship through a grant award. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the buying organisation operates under the sub-central government classification within the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded and is active, with significant dates being the signing on 24th June 2025, and the contract period running from 25th June 2025 to 28th July 2025. The main procurement stage is complete, evidenced by the award dated 18th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for specialised consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in research consultancy services related to child safeguarding and welfare. With Channon Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), securing the contract as the supplier, similar businesses may find potential growth in this sector. The lack of competition in the procurement process suggests opportunities for businesses that can offer unique expertise or specialised knowledge in adoption and guardianship to engage with public authorities like universities seeking dedicated consultancy services for grants and safeguarding projects.

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Notice Title

Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award

Notice Description

Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award, as per ssa process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066df5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024752-2026
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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,208 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANNON CONSULTING

Further Information

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