--- title: "Delivery Partner for Regional Adoption Agencies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2017-12-05" --- # Delivery Partner for Regional Adoption Agencies Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c01164c-461a-4ed1-befe-d3bcda1ec2b6.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking a delivery partner for the "Delivery Partner for Regional Adoption Agencies" project, aimed at enhancing adoption services in England. This tender, classified under education and training services, is currently in the active tender stage and will remain open until 22 January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will last until 31 March 2020. An information event for potential bidders will take place on 8 December 2017, at Sanctuary Buildings in London, where interested parties can confirm attendance via the Bravo message board by 3pm on 7 December. The total value of this opportunity is £1.7 million. This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to contribute to the improvement of adoption services. Businesses with expertise in education and training, particularly those that have experience in public service delivery and partnership development, would be exceptionally well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this project, suppliers can not only expand their service offerings but also play a vital role in transforming adoption practices across regional networks in England. ## Notice The government is introducing Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) to improve adoption services in England. There are 129 local authorities currently engaged in developing 18 RAA projects across the country. We have recently begun work with the remaining local authorities to develop their RAAs with their initial proposals due in the Department in December. The programme in 2018-2020 will therefore continue to support the sector with the move to RAAs, by both supporting existing projects and bringing new local authorities in to the programme. It will focus particularly on sharing learning, developing RAA leadership, encouraging the sector to work together and focusing on best practice. We want a delivery partner to work alongside us and the sector to make this transition happen and to ensure that projects embed good practice and improve outcomes. Additional information: Regional Adoption Agencies delivery partner - supplier event Policy officials are holding an information event for potential bidders on 8 December at Sanctuary Buildings - 11.00-13.00 Room SB1.04 Please confirm attendance to Bravo message board. There is a limit of 2 representatives for each organisation. Please confirm attendance by 3pm 7 December. SANCTUARY BUILDING, 20 GREAT SMITH STREET, LONDON, SW1P 3BT. Please report to reception when you arrive. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18af907e-00ce-48bc-8bfe-54354044c0f1 | | 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 | 5 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | QUINTON ROAD | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2017 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18af907e-00ce-48bc-8bfe-54354044c0f1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18af907e-00ce-48bc-8bfe-54354044c0f1 5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.bravosolutions.co.uk Bravo Message Board ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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