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Adoption fees

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 20:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wirral Council for the contracting of "Adoption fees" has reached the Award stage. This contract, aimed at facilitating the inter-agency fees for the adoption of a child, falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. The contract was signed on 22nd June 2026 and is active, with a duration from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2027, and a gross value of £40,658. The process follows the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, under a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown". The services are to be delivered in the UKD74 region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in adoption services. The successful supplier, ADOPTION MATTERS, a large organisation based in Chester, indicates that larger enterprises with substantial capabilities in managing adoption processes are likely well-suited for such contracts. Given its scope and specialised nature, businesses adept in social work activities, who could efficiently deliver services within the framework of light touch regimes, stand to benefit from similar opportunities for growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adoption fees

Notice Description

Inter Agency Fees for adoption of a child

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065869-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£40,658 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADOPTION MATTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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