--- title: "Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2 (please note this is a grant opportunity)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2016-12-13" --- # Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2 (please note this is a grant opportunity) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a5a2f84-21a2-460f-aed5-f0e9d6b78a1f.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is conducting the Practice and Improvement Fund Round 2, an open tender opportunity aimed at enhancing adoption services. This procurement falls under the social work and related services industry category and will be active until 16th January 2017, when Expressions of Interest must be submitted by noon. The total funding available for this round is £500,000, with grants awarded based on the quality of proposals received. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to create a full bid, with contract implementation expected to begin on 1st April 2017 and run until 31st March 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for voluntary adoption agencies, adoption support agencies, regional adoption agencies, and other relevant voluntary sector organisations to strengthen their services through innovative practices. By participating, businesses can expand their reach and capacity in the adoption sector, contributing to better outcomes for adopted children and families. The emphasis on high-quality proposals also means that organisations capable of delivering impactful and innovative solutions are encouraged to apply, fostering competition among service providers in the public sector. ## Notice The Practice and Improvement Fund (PIF) aims to inspire the transformation of the adoption system and improve those services that adopted children and families rely on at a regional and national level. This programme is about working with the adoption sector to develop and disseminate excellent practice, develop innovative services which are responsive to the needs of the system and ensure that children who need adoption, and those who adopt them, have access to the best services - wherever they live. The guide gives an overview of round 2 of the practice and improvement fund. The following organisations can apply for this round: * voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) * adoption support agencies (ASAs) * regional adoption agencies (RAAs) * other relevant voluntary sector organisations (VSOs) Interested organisations should complete an Expression of Interest form, published alongside this guidance, providing high level information about their proposals. Expressions of Interest should be sent to adoption.PIF@education.gov.uk by noon on 16th January 2017. Organisations who are successful at Expression of Interest stage will be invited to submit a full bid in the new year. Grant awards will vary depending on the number and quality of proposals received. As a guide, we would not expect to fund a single bid over PS500,000. We will consider funding over this amount if there is very clear potential for long-term impact and innovation. The window for Expressions of Interest closes at noon on 16th January 2017. Additional information: Documents are published at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-services-practice-and-improvement-fund ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68859a2d-84fb-4f01-9746-d2a0b3f4caa4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2016 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68859a2d-84fb-4f01-9746-d2a0b3f4caa4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68859a2d-84fb-4f01-9746-d2a0b3f4caa4 13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adoption-services-practice-and-improvement-fund Further information and application form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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