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title: "Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service"
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# Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-857189ab-6c1b-4edc-8c63-b7940c0aac7e

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has issued a tender titled "Quotation for the Provision of a Birth Family Support Service" in the Health and social work services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 9th January 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2023 and end on 30th April 2026. The service is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and is intended to provide independent support to birth family members affected by adoption.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector to provide critical support services to birth family members. SMEs with experience in providing social care services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The Sunderland City Council's initiative emphasises quality independent support for birth family members, aligning with the statutory duty outlined in adoption regulations and guidance.

## Notice

Together for Children (TfC) delivers Children's Social Care Services on behalf of Sunderland City Council. TfC has a statutory duty to provide quality independent Birth Family Support as highlighted in the Adoption Agencies Regulations 2005, (Standard 12) and the Statutory Guidance on Adoption July 2013 Minimum Standard. Birth Family Support services provides an extensive range of independent support to Birth Family members, who have been affected by adoption and associated issues. The service is available to all birth family members for any child placed for adoption via Together for Children Sunderland Adoption Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ead598c-6941-4a1d-91b7-5bc0ca964474 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ead598c-6941-4a1d-91b7-5bc0ca964474

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ead598c-6941-4a1d-91b7-5bc0ca964474
  8th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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