--- title: "Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2020-12-18" --- # Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d24df92-0675-49fd-b90d-976b92913a4e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking an independent provider to manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services under an open procurement process. The contract, valued at £900,000, is set to commence on 1 April 2021, with a duration of two years and an optional one-year extension, contingent on funding renewal. The tender will remain open until 29 January 2021. This opportunity falls under the special education services category, and submissions can be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education or social care sectors, particularly those specialising in support services for foster parents, adopters, and adult adoptees. Companies with expertise in statutory service provision, child welfare, and independent reviews are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their unique insights and capabilities to fulfil the needs of the Department for Education effectively. ## Notice Department for Education are looking for a provider to run and manage the Independent Review Mechanism in line with the Regulations http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/395/contents/made (The Department recommends that bidders read the Regulations before writing their bid). The contract is due to commence on 1 April 2021 and will be for an initial period of 2 years (dependent on funding renewal) with a further optional extension of 1 year. The IRM provides an essential statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters and adult adoptees. The main function of the IRM is to offer an objective and independent route for applicants to request a review of decisions made their around approvals and records access made by local services. The service offered by the IRM is unique within the sector and offers the opportunity for applicants to have their case heard by an independent panel of children's social care experts. Additional information: How to access the documents 1) The web address is https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c23230c-fadb-4111-9cd3-b26e2c75ac7c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 2FJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2020 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c23230c-fadb-4111-9cd3-b26e2c75ac7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c23230c-fadb-4111-9cd3-b26e2c75ac7c 18th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/395/contents/made - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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