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title: "DUD - Case Management System for the Regional Adoption Agency"
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# DUD - Case Management System for the Regional Adoption Agency

Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9816e9-7e53-420c-be92-aa2f46c7b1a3

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "DUD - Case Management System for the Regional Adoption Agency", aimed at improving adoption services across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The tender, classified under industry-specific software packages, is currently in the active procurement stage. The open procedure will accept proposals until 12 April 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1 October 2018 and conclude by 30 October 2018. The tender is published by the buyer, Black Country Business, located in Dudley, West Midlands.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for software developers and service providers specialising in case management systems and adoption services. Businesses that can deliver robust software solutions and demonstrate the capacity to support implementation will thrive in this competitive landscape. Companies adept at engaging with local authorities and providing tailored services to enhance family stability and support birth parents will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth.

## Notice

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council will undertaking this tender exercise on behalf of the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), adoption@heart . The Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) will be operational from October 1st 2018. It will operate across the local authority areas of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton and combine their current adoption services into a new regional agency. Services to be provided: The vision for the adoption@heart is that it will: o find a permanent, stable family as swiftly as possible for all children who need it o ensure all adopters are fully prepared and supported o support birth parents to understand why adoption is best for their children. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce76478-d065-4dec-9d6f-25da2b242e41 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Oct 2018 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce76478-d065-4dec-9d6f-25da2b242e41

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce76478-d065-4dec-9d6f-25da2b242e41
  12th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

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