Planning

Adoption Support Flexible Purchasing System

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2026 at 16:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, in collaboration with Star Procurement, is in the planning phase for a public procurement process titled 'Adoption Support Flexible Purchasing System'. This initiative is focused on services within the welfare and social services sectors, specifically targeting the needs of children and young people. The process is considered a light-touch procurement, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, and is planned to be executed through an open procedure. The procurement will take place starting from 30th November 2026 and is expected to run until 30th November 2030, with possible extensions up to 2034. The main objective is to create a framework for approved providers capable of delivering therapeutic services, funded by various sources including the Adoption Support Fund. The notice for further communication is scheduled for 13th July 2026, ensuring ample time for potential suppliers to prepare for the opportunities presented.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses working in therapeutic and social services. Companies specialising in welfare services for children and young people and those capable of assessing and providing tailored therapeutic solutions would find this framework particularly beneficial. With a gross value of approximately £6 million, the contract offers substantial financial incentives. Furthermore, the inclusive nature of the procurement, allowing both small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to participate, broadens the competitive landscape, ensuring diverse expertise and innovation in the delivery of these essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adoption Support Flexible Purchasing System

Notice Description

The members of Adoption Counts (through STAR Procurement) will be seeking to implement a new Open Framework of approved providers who can deliver a range of therapeutic services or assess a family, individual or child's need to help identify an appropriate therapy. These services may be funded through the Adoption Support Fund (www.adoptionsupportfund.co.uk) or other sources of funding. Desired outcomes will be unique to the individual, however, recordings of impact of intervention and any progress made to ensure appropriate outcomes are being achieved for the spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045128-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,006,244 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STAR PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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