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title: "Adoption Support Services: Access to records and birth family support"
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# Adoption Support Services: Access to records and birth family support

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-014a11e8-02f0-426b-955f-b00f4d2fb3e1

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council is seeking adoption support services, specifically access to records and birth family support. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category. The tender, named "Adoption Support Services: Access to records and birth family support," has a value of £250,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 30th October 2023. The contract period is set between 2nd January 2024 and 31st March 2024. Potential suppliers should note that the buying organisation is North Tyneside Council located in North Tyneside, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to provide adoption support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The suitability criteria favours such entities. Interested parties should focus on meeting the key deadlines for submission and be prepared to deliver services within the specified contract period.

## Notice

North Tyneside Council, as the host authority for Adopt North East, wishes to commission three services as part of the Agency's wider Adoption Support offer. These are: * Access to Records Service for resident Adopted Adults * Birth Family Advice and Support for those affected by Adoption * Management of Vetoes process and Signposting for Intermediary Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56c3e8f-f8e7-4f4d-b6e4-0c0c1db3f680 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2023 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56c3e8f-f8e7-4f4d-b6e4-0c0c1db3f680

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b56c3e8f-f8e7-4f4d-b6e4-0c0c1db3f680
  29th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northtyneside.gov.uk/

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