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title: "Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement"
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buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0094b84-1c49-4f77-8235-7a732eab84d5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Cumbria County Council, which is seeking adoption services for the recruitment and placement of children. Titled "Adoption Services: Recruitment and Placement," this contract falls under the health and social work services category, with an estimated value of £607,920. The location for service delivery is the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 14th June 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2019 and run until 31st August 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the social services sector to expand their offerings and client base, particularly those specialised in adoption services and support. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in working with local authorities, child placement, and recruiting adopters would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The need for additional services arises from a consistent increase in demand for adoption placements within Cumbria, indicating a thriving market for qualified providers.

## Notice

The number of Cumbria children requiring adoption has been high over the last five years, alongside a local and national decrease in the numbers of approved adopters. This has resulted in a shortfall in the number of local authority adoption placements available to meet demand. The council has therefore purchased an increasing number of placements from Voluntary Adoption Agencies. The provision of a Cumbria Adoption Services Placement and Support Contract delivered by an Adoption Agency shall ensure that effective, efficient and timely adoption placements are made for more Cumbria children. The service shall recruit and support adopters, working with the Council to match referred children with adopters. The provider shall make adoption placements for specific cohorts of children, who will be referred by the council. This service shall be delivered alongside the work of the council's Adoption Service, ensuring an integrated service for adopted children and their families. Please refer to the service specification for further details. All clarification questions must be asked via The Chest by Friday 7th June 2019. All bids must be uploaded via The Chest by 10:00 on Friday 14th June 2019. Registration on to The Chest is free.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c827dee2-38a6-4272-8e34-4e30ae036f50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £607,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £607,920 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC ADOPTION NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c827dee2-38a6-4272-8e34-4e30ae036f50
- 3 Jun 2019 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624fb0e1-2254-4ee1-b27d-b0e4d914af85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c827dee2-38a6-4272-8e34-4e30ae036f50
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/624fb0e1-2254-4ee1-b27d-b0e4d914af85
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a29a383d-e285-e911-80f7-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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