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title: "CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption"
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# CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa82b75b-5658-4856-8cef-cf45e35d1593

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "CP1595-18 Non Agency Adoption" is led by Devon County Council, focusing on the provision of non-agency adoption services across the Adopt South West region, which includes Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, and Torbay. The contract has a duration of 36 months, commencing on 1st September 2019, with the possibility of three extensions of 12 months each. The total indicative budget for this contract is £249,480, and the tender was closed on 1st May 2019, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focused on adoption and child welfare. Organisations that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to enhancing adoption services, thereby driving growth and establishing partnerships within the local government framework.

## Notice

The aim of the Procurement process is to award a contract for Non Agency Adoption Services across the Adopt South West footprint (Devon County Council, Somerset County Council, Plymouth Council and Torbay Council.) The contract duration will be 36 months from the 1st September 2019 with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months. The indicative budget for the contract will be PS249,480 DCC are seeking to commission a service to deliver the processing of non-agency adoption applications and specifically the processes associated with preparing the Annex A report for the Court. DCC will expect the provider of the service to improve performance in meeting the needs of children and prospective adopters through non-agency adoption. Most especially improving upon the time that children and adopters have to wait from initial enquiry, through the assessment process, in order to achieve improved outcomes for children and families. There may be other legal avenues whereby childrens needs can be better met, these will be explored with families throughout the process in order to ensure children and young people are given stability through the most appropriate means.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754ac0d-c9fe-47cf-bae3-1a6483e6e3c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,480 |
| 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 | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2019 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754ac0d-c9fe-47cf-bae3-1a6483e6e3c1
- 3 Apr 2019 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d1925c-50f9-4a59-bb97-356d6c7895cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d754ac0d-c9fe-47cf-bae3-1a6483e6e3c1
  30th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d1925c-50f9-4a59-bb97-356d6c7895cc
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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