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title: "Independent Birth Parent Support and Access to Records service"
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# Independent Birth Parent Support and Access to Records service

Buyer: STOCKTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db1eabb4-37db-4e98-97f0-2da5b306cbec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Stockton Borough Council, which is seeking quotations for the "Independent Birth Parent Support and Access to Records Service." This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Tees Valley, England. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the stage is complete following the award date of 30 September 2020. The total contract value is £90,000, with the contract period starting from 1 October 2020 and ending on 30 September 2022.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and counselling services, particularly those that can provide support for birth parents and adoptees in relation to adoption records. Companies such as SMEs or larger organisations with experience in health and social work services, especially those focusing on adoption support, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, given the established need for these vital community services.

## Notice

Quotation process, identifying 4 providers including the incumbent to evaluate for the renewal of the Independent Birth Parent Support and Access to Records contract for the provision of: 1. For Birth Parents of children who have an adoption plan, or are adopted, in Tees Valley, in accordance with the adoption support agencies regulations 2005. 2. Support, counselling and advice in relation to access to adoption records, by adult adoptees, and birth relatives. Following the only submission, by the incumbent, decision to award based on evaluation of quality and price within budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d034aa4-be72-4e09-bc4c-37c6153191d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | STOCKTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS18 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton North |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADOPTION MATTERS; ARC ADOPTION NORTH EAST; BARNARDO'S; PACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d034aa4-be72-4e09-bc4c-37c6153191d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d034aa4-be72-4e09-bc4c-37c6153191d3
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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