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title: "Adoption Register Build"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f43cd93-22f3-4b3f-a6ec-b35b161339bc"
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published: "2018-06-14"
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# Adoption Register Build

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f43cd93-22f3-4b3f-a6ec-b35b161339bc

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently seeking bids for the "Adoption Register Build" project, which involves creating a matching service for the Adoption Register. This project falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is located in Coventry, England. The tender period is open until 12 July 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 3 September 2018 and conclude by 28 February 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing all interested suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software development, particularly those specialising in online database solutions and user-focused design principles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the Department for Education seeks innovative approaches that address user needs in adoption services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in developing digital matching services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

We are proposing to contract for the build of a matching service to carry out the functions of the Adoption Register. The DfE's aim is to deliver an Adoption Register that focuses on user needs in line with the GDS Technology Code of Practice. When an adoption agency is considering placing a child for adoption, they look for a suitable match, which is often found locally. For some children, they need to look further afield using tools such as the Adoption Register. The Adoption Register is an online database of unmatched children and prospective adopters. It is used by both social workers and prospective approved adopters to seek matches and operates on a statutory basis under section 125 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. Additional information: A supplier event will be held on 18 June 2018 at The Abbey Community Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3BU from 10.00 to 12.00. To book your place to attend, please contact raa.mailbox@education.gov.uk (please use this only for supplier event bookings). Please note that the DfE will be utilising its e-Tendering portal and interest organisations will need to register on this in the first instance before being able to express an interest, access the document and submit a response to this open procurement Registration and future access to the portal can be made by following this url: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c58ce9-443a-4532-aecc-376d2a3ecd4f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2018 at 10:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c58ce9-443a-4532-aecc-376d2a3ecd4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70c58ce9-443a-4532-aecc-376d2a3ecd4f
  14th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://education.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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