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title: "Direct award for the production of an options paper regarding National Commissioning in support of the National Adoption Strategy"
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# Direct award for the production of an options paper regarding National Commissioning in support of the National Adoption Strategy

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4420a9bd-2a0e-4817-9a48-45d80d72fe6a

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council has awarded a direct contract for the production of an options paper regarding National Commissioning in support of the National Adoption Strategy. The contract was awarded to Mutual Ventures Public Sector Consultancy with a value of £24,900. The contract period is from 14th December 2022 to 28th February 2023, with final deadlines set accordingly. The procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services.

This opportunity provides a chance for service-oriented businesses, especially those with expertise in social work services and social services, to engage with public sector consultancy projects. Businesses focusing on maximising value for money within limited budgets and addressing significant needs and demands would be well-suited for this contract. Leeds City Council plays a crucial role as the contracting authority in this process, overseeing the delivery of the options paper to support the National Adoption Strategy's objectives.

## Notice

It has been agreed by the RAA Leaders Group and the DfE that an options paper will be produced in early 2023with recommendations to inform how commissioning arrangements will be developed in 23/24 and 24/25. This will support the National Adoption Strategy aim to develop commissioning arrangements that achieve maximum value for money, considering the limited budget available and the significant needs and demand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d1ba89-beb2-4a37-8317-8e1c8881f6cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,900 |
| 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 | LS1 1UR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUTUAL VENTURES PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2023 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d1ba89-beb2-4a37-8317-8e1c8881f6cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09d1ba89-beb2-4a37-8317-8e1c8881f6cc
  2nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=59123&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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