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title: "Diversification of RAA Panels Consultancy"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
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# Diversification of RAA Panels Consultancy

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e655aec-8e19-46d4-bc94-b878241ef992

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has completed a direct award for the consultancy titled "Diversification of RAA Panels Consultancy", aimed at enhancing the diversity of adoption panels in England. This procurement process falls under the social work services category and had a total value of £20,800. The contract period commenced on 1st December 2021 and will last until 31st May 2022. The tender period for this opportunity ended on 29th November 2021.

This consultancy project offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to engage with public sector initiatives aimed at social inclusion and diversity. Businesses with experience in social work services, community engagement, or consultancy focused on social issues will find this tender particularly relevant as it aims to improve representation in adoption placements across England.

## Notice

The Consultant will support the National Adoption Strategy by offering support to RAAs to help increase the diversification of RAA Panels as well as offering support to new panel members about their role. There will be an increase overall in the numbers of panel members from Black and Mixed heritage backgrounds being represented on adoption panels in England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55638dcc-2e7d-44bd-8e88-1208a7df9063 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,800 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGENCY CONNECTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55638dcc-2e7d-44bd-8e88-1208a7df9063

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55638dcc-2e7d-44bd-8e88-1208a7df9063
  15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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