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title: "Contract for the provision of an Independent Adoption Support Service"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Contract for the provision of an Independent Adoption Support Service

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d05fe07-1d89-436c-9cbd-6f390192a978

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Adoption Support Service to be used by local authorities and regional adoption agencies in Yorkshire and Humber. This contract falls under the category of social work and related services, with a specific focus on social work services. The procurement follows an open procedure method and has reached the award stage, with key dates indicating a contract period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027, and options to extend up to 31 March 2029. The tender's total value is £2,295,000, and the service will be delivered not only in the UK but also in various international regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services to expand their reach and grow their operations. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are particularly well-suited given their capacities to deliver specialised, community-focused services. The Independent Adoption Support Service is an essential sector that offers stable and potentially long-term engagements, allowing businesses to enhance their portfolios and establish strong partnerships with local authorities and other adoption-related organisations.

## Notice

The North Yorkshire Council wishes to establish and manage a framework agreement for the provision of independent adoption support services for use by local authorities and regional adoption agencies in Yorkshire and Humber. Initial term: 01 April 2024 - 31 March 2027 Option to extend 1: 01 April 2027 - 31 March 2028 Option to extend 2: 01 April 2028 - 31 March 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d5d493-5654-4108-8de7-7d735bfd773c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,295,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,295,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ADOPTION; FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d5d493-5654-4108-8de7-7d735bfd773c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15d5d493-5654-4108-8de7-7d735bfd773c
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=73076&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

## Provenance

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