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title: "Concurrent Planning Service"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2022-03-31"
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# Concurrent Planning Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb41411c-ad0c-49ed-bcc2-44ed610ddc21

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen council is currently undertaking an open procurement process for the "Concurrent Planning Service". This initiative aims to provide up to 36 concurrent planning placements per year for children under the age of four across the North West of England, specifically from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024. The tender period will close on 4th May 2022, and the overall contract value is estimated at £2,027,520. This service will be delivered through a single provider framework arrangement involving four Regional Adoption Agencies: Adoption Now, Adoption Counts, Together for Adoption, and Adoption in Merseyside, ensuring placements are made at a safe distance while facilitating necessary contact arrangements.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in adoption frameworks and child welfare. Companies that can provide placement services in compliance with regional safety requirements and are capable of managing multiple local authorities' needs will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's duration and value indicate a significant commitment from the council, making this an attractive bid for organisations looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts within the child services industry.

## Notice

This is a regional commission on behalf of 4 Regional Adoption Agencies across the North West of England. The four Regional Adoption Agencies are: Adoption Now, Adoption Counts, Together for Adoption and Adoption in Merseyside. Aims of the Service: * Service requirement for Year 1 and 2 (1st July 2022 to 30th June 2024) provision of up to 36 Concurrent planning placements per year for children under the age of 4 years across the Northwest region. Placements need to be at sufficient distance from the placing authority to ensure the safety and security of the adoption placement in the longer term but near enough to facilitate contact arrangements without transporting children or birth parents considerable distances. * The Services will be procured by way of a single provider framework arrangement. It is envisaged that the Provider will deliver a total of up to 72 concurrent placements within the initial 2 year contract period split between each of the Participating Authorities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af86fe3-959e-4de0-82ef-e5e0f476f0f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,027,520 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af86fe3-959e-4de0-82ef-e5e0f476f0f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af86fe3-959e-4de0-82ef-e5e0f476f0f9
  31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f0fcedc9-d3b0-ec11-8113-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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