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

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f3d304-c982-46c3-a4f0-013254c53cf2

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Inter-Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service" as part of the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £15,000, is part of an open procurement method that has already reached the award stage, with the contract commencing on 10 June 2017 and ending on 29 April 2019. The service is intended for various Local Authorities in the North West region of England, including Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Bolton, and others. Key dates include the tender closing on 20 March 2017 and the award being published on 18 May 2018.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for organisations specialising in adoption services and counselling, particularly those experienced in managing international adoptions. Businesses that are nimble and can provide comprehensive support and information to prospective adopters, such as counselling, advice, and administrative assistance, would be well-suited to partake in future similar opportunities. Engaging in this market can drive growth, especially for service providers looking to expand their impact in the health and social work sector across regional authorities.

## Notice

This contract is to provide a direct delivery service of Pre-Assessment for Inter Country Adoption (ICA). The Provider would be required to deal with all ICA queries that are made from the list of Local Authorities listed at Section 5 of this specification Quotations are invited for the Inter Country Adoption Pre-Assessment Service, in accordance with the attached terms and conditions of the council. 1. The Service will be provided for the following Local Authorities, whether or not services are delivered through a Regional Adoption Agency at the commencement of the contract or in the future: * Blackburn with Darwen Council * Blackpool Council * Bolton Council * Bury Council * Cheshire East Council * Cheshire West and Chester Council * Cumbria County Council * Halton Borough Council * Knowsley Council * Liverpool City Council * Manchester City Council * Oldham Council * Rochdale Borough Council * Salford City Council * Sefton Council * St Helens Council * Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council * Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council * Trafford Council * Warrington Borough Council * Wigan Council * Wirral Council 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002ad009-aa27-4af7-a733-479c584cf49b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 May 2018 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002ad009-aa27-4af7-a733-479c584cf49b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/002ad009-aa27-4af7-a733-479c584cf49b
  18th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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