--- title: "CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-26" --- # CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling - AWARD Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5c896458-ba2e-455b-a2ff-a562b9444cf6.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of birth relative counselling services, as outlined in the statutory guidance on adoption. The supplier selected is Hear2Listen, a local firm in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. This service is intended for birth relatives affected by adoption, covering the regions of Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes. The procurement process was carried out using an 'Other' method and reached the award stage on 26th February 2026. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2029. This tender falls under the industry category of guidance and counselling services, with additional classifications such as maternity benefits and counselling services. The awarded contract for birth relative counselling services presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of counselling services, particularly those with expertise in adoption-related issues. Companies in the guidance and mental health sectors can leverage this tender to expand their offerings within governmental services. Although the procurement was not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that have the capacity to offer regional services across various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories might find this contract aligns with their operational capabilities. Collaborating with local councils like Central Bedfordshire offers the chance to establish long-term relationships and consistent service provision within the public sector. ## Notice The provision of birth relative counselling for those affected by adoption as per Statutory Guidance on Adoption, Chapter 2. Adoption Connects is a regional adoption agency providing adoption services for Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes councils therefore the duty to provide counselling should cover birth relatives from both council boundaries. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 27th January 2026 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 30th January 2026 by 5pm Quotations received after that time will be excluded. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a01b58d-f803-499c-88d7-01eabfcfdd18 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEAR2LISTEN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75312000 - Maternity benefits - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 26 Feb 2026 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a01b58d-f803-499c-88d7-01eabfcfdd18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a01b58d-f803-499c-88d7-01eabfcfdd18 26th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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