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title: "CBC-1487-Q-BD Birth Relative Independent Counselling - AWARD"
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# CBC-1487-Q-BD Birth Relative Independent Counselling - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3ab8437-c4d7-4016-b64b-b6e65d0d4b1b

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## Summary

The Central Bedfordshire Council has recently completed an award for the provision of birth relative independent counselling services, in line with statutory guidance on adoption. The tender, titled "CBC-1487-Q-BD Birth Relative Independent Counselling - AWARD," falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The contract period spans from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with an award value of £111,720. The procurement method used was Other, with the tender period ending on 10th February 2023. The location of service delivery is in SG17 5TQ, East of England, United Kingdom.

This awarded tender by the Central Bedfordshire Council can be an opportunity for businesses providing consultancy services tailored to adoption processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, emphasizing the focus on service quality and regional adoption support. Interested businesses should consider reaching out to Bruno Domi at bruno.domi@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk for further information and potential collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire has appointed a provider to provide the provision of birth relative counselling 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 independent counselling should provide a service to birth relatives from both council boundaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff308c-6d29-4802-81be-0ef80e41e633 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,720 |
| 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 | CHICKSANDS |
| 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 | THE ADOPTION JOURNEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2023 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff308c-6d29-4802-81be-0ef80e41e633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bff308c-6d29-4802-81be-0ef80e41e633
  25th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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