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Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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14 May 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps," aimed at advancing national adoption strategies across England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on welfare services for children and young people, and was conducted without competition under the direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement was awarded to UEA Consulting Limited on 13th May 2026, with the contract being active until 31st March 2027. The contract's total value is £136,011.60, and it is to be executed across the United Kingdom, focusing on analysing adoption process disruptions to improve matching and support practices.

This contract provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and research organisations specialising in social services and adoption strategies. Companies with expertise in welfare services for children and young people will find significant benefits in engaging with this tender, as it involves comprehensive analysis of national disruption reports and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like UEA Consulting Limited, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions for improving adoption outcomes, are well-placed to compete and contribute effectively to such public sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps

Notice Description

Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps working on the Matching Working group project, this work is vital to the Adoption England Strategy. Work will look at analysing national disruption reports, running focus groups with social workers, and engaging adopters to understand why placements break down. This work will identify themes, improve assessments, matching, and support practices, and develop recommendations to reduce disruptions and strengthen adoption outcomes across England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069866
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044225-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,343 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

UEA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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