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title: "Adoption Placement Platform"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Adoption Placement Platform

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3fa8e79-f91a-4087-b4d6-96fb814bc828

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## Summary

Essex County Council has concluded the procurement process for an Adoption Placement Platform, aimed at integrating digital profiles of children awaiting adoption with prospective parents on a national scale. The procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, and covers the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was 'selective', through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2028. The tender closed on 29th April 2026, with the contract having been awarded to Link Maker Systems Limited on 29th April 2026 for £40,590 GBP.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in digital platform solutions within the public sector, particularly those capable of integrating sensitive data securely. While the contract is currently suited for larger suppliers, businesses with robust digital infrastructure and experience in handling data-driven solutions could find themselves well-positioned for future opportunities. Companies with expertise in software development for local authorities might particularly benefit from staying abreast with this sector's evolving needs.

## Notice

Digital platform that holds profiles of children awaiting adoption alongside profiles of prospective adoptive parents. Local authority (LA) adoption agencies can use this platform to review and consider potential placements nationally, increasing the likelihood of identifying the most suitable match for each child.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef2a01-0879-40cb-8063-15443b8cbc3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,590 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINK MAKER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef2a01-0879-40cb-8063-15443b8cbc3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80ef2a01-0879-40cb-8063-15443b8cbc3b
  14th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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