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title: "Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-33153664-3c85-417d-8bce-16b3899444da"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33153664-3c85-417d-8bce-16b3899444da

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Services. The contract, valued at £804,348 GBP, falls under the category of Education and training services. The procurement process was open to various countries and closed on January 22, 2021. The contract period is set to run from April 1, 2021, till March 31, 2023, with a potential 1-year extension.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in the education and training services sector. Businesses offering unique and essential statutory services to foster parents, adopters, and adult adoptees are well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide objective, independent review mechanisms aligning with statutory regulations is critical for potential bidders interested in this opportunity.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c80a19-4e25-4756-95b0-19aef661eacc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £804,348 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £804,348 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORAM CHILDREN'S LEGAL CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2024 at 13:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c80a19-4e25-4756-95b0-19aef661eacc
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c80a19-4e25-4756-95b0-19aef661eacc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c80a19-4e25-4756-95b0-19aef661eacc
  4th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44be34e5-b524-495f-bf40-9f65108eb75e
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/178785dd-9f51-4cb3-afb4-3dc0b8cae1ae
  Redacted Contract (1)

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/395/contents/made

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