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Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has recently awarded a contract for the "Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption" to Children in Wales. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, motivated by the necessity for a specialised service within strict legislative timeframes. The buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, UK, managed the process, which has now reached the award stage with a contract value of £247,600 signed on 23rd October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses well-equipped to deliver specific services efficiently within regulated timeframes. Organisations with expertise in managing independent review mechanisms related to fostering and adoption processes would find this tender suitable for participation. Considering the award scenario to Children in Wales, a large-scale supplier, businesses with similar capabilities and experience are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption

Notice Description

The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) manages the process by which prospective or approved adopters, and prospective or existing foster carers, can seek a review of a 'qualifying determination' made by either their adoption or fostering agency.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to award a contract to manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption in Wales from 1 August 2024 . This contract will manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Adoption and Fostering on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in accordance with the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) Regulations 2010.

Procurement Information

Regulation 32(2)(b)(i,ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: Children in Wales is the only known organisation that can undertake the work required in adherence to the applicable regulations, including delivering the specialised service effectively within the strict timescales as directed within the legislative framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-135829
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135829
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£247,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Services
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN IN WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT455162
    Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption - The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) manages the process by which prospective or approved adopters, and prospective or existing foster carers, can seek a review of a 'qualifying determination' made by either their adoption or fostering agency.

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