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title: "Adoption Support - Family Therapy"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Adoption Support - Family Therapy

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1bf6e44-e1b3-4984-ab4a-f9602c523d9c

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "Adoption Support - Family Therapy," which focuses on providing essential services within the social work sector aimed at helping adoptive families. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, having been published on 7th April 2017, with submissions due by 11th May 2017. The contract, valued at £32,000, is intended for delivery across the North West region of England, with services commencing from 1st October 2017 until 30th September 2018. The method of procurement is an open procedure, allowing for competitive tendering.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in social support services, particularly those that offer family therapy or counselling aimed at vulnerable children and their adoptive families. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in social work and family mental health services may find this a fitting opportunity to expand their portfolios. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders will contribute to vital community support while potentially enhancing their reputation and client base within the sector.

## Notice

Adoptive families face significant challenges. Many children entering adoptive placements have experienced past neglect and suffered trauma. Adoptive parents often experience self-doubt and feel hurt and rejected by the behaviour of their adopted children. The provision of family therapy plays a crucial role in helping children and their adoptive families to develop strong lasting relationships and attachments, therefore preventing adoption breakdowns. Cumbria County Council is commissioning this countywide service to ensure good outcomes for this vulnerable group of children and their adoptive families are achieved and to meet statutory requirements. This commissioned service shall be delivered alongside the work of the Adoption Support Team, ensuring an integrated service for adopted children and their families.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8af51e2-a78d-4b62-9112-4057c79c2eee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8af51e2-a78d-4b62-9112-4057c79c2eee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8af51e2-a78d-4b62-9112-4057c79c2eee
  7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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