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title: "Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service"
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# Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1915e18c-4118-4ef7-9d70-1821f23f25e5

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Trafford Council for the "Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service" aimed at providing support to individuals seeking to adopt a child from outside the United Kingdom. This service is categorised under health and social work services and will be located in the North West region of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20 March 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 30 April 2017 and will run until 29 April 2019, with a total estimated value of £15,000.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the provision of specialised adoption services. Companies that offer consultancy, information, and counselling related to inter-country adoption would be especially well-suited to compete for this tender. By fulfilling the statutory requirements and adhering to recognised standards in the field, successful applicants can strengthen their market presence and contribute significantly to the needs of prospective adoptive parents in the region.

## Notice

To provide a Pre-Assessment Inter Country Adoption Service Users on behalf of the Local Authorities (stipulated in Section 5 of the attached specification) who are represented at the North West Adoption Leadership Board, including by a Regional Adoption Agency. The service will include advice, information and counselling to Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from outside the United Kingdom. This will include parents, guardians and relatives who wish to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. Any services purchased will only be from the range of services the Provider is registered to provide. The service provided must be compatible with statutory requirements and nationally recognised standards and codes of practice. The Provider will provide initial counselling and information for those Service Users seeking to adopt a child(ren) from overseas. The Provider will provide appropriate written information, advice and counselling which will enable prospective applicants to understand the process of adopting a child from oversees and reach an informed decision as to whether to proceed with an application. The Provider will provide a service which is fully compliant with the Adoption and Children Act 2002, Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005 and Adoption with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005. This service provision will fully satisfy the requirements of Ofsted in respect of meeting the requirement to provide an Inter Country Adoption Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddae4c33-5316-4fb3-a69c-c0fa9f2b4c2c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2017 at 09:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddae4c33-5316-4fb3-a69c-c0fa9f2b4c2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddae4c33-5316-4fb3-a69c-c0fa9f2b4c2c
  24th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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