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06 Aug 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leeds City Council involves a direct award contract for the "Delivery of the Anti-Racist AFDiT Champions Programme" to Dr Tam Cane, executed by PRO WELFARE LIMITED. This initiative focuses on embedding anti-racist and culturally responsive principles in the adoption practices concerning minoritised racial and ethnic groups. The procurement falls under the services category, with a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The procurement method specified is "Below threshold - without competition" under a special regime, indicating a light-touch approach. The project is based in Leeds, UK (UKE42), with an overall contract value amounting to £52,950 (gross £63,540).

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in anti-racism advocacy, diversity training, and social work, particularly those focusing on welfare services for children and young people. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a background in delivering culturally sensitive services could benefit from engaging in this initiative. As the procurement focuses on fostering professional development and promoting quality services, businesses with expertise in educational and training programmes related to cultural sensitivity and equity are well-positioned to compete and potentially collaborate on this project.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the Anti-Racist AFDiT Champions Programme (Dr Tam Cane)

Notice Description

Direct award a contract to Dr Tam Cane to deliver the (AFDiT) Champions Programme; Anti-Racist Framework for Decision-making in Transitioning children from minoritised racial and ethnic groups into transracial adoptive families. The AFDiT Champions Programme is an initiative designed to embed anti-racist and culturally responsive principles into transracial adoption practice. The programme seeks to equip adoption professionals with the tools and support necessary to deliver high-quality services that prioritise cultural sensitivity and equity for all involved. Through a structured approach, the programme promotes continuous professional development, fostering a community of practice that encourages collaboration, shared learning and improved adoption outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074758-2026
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
£52,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY 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
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

PRO WELFARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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