---
title: "Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040f73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-10-27"
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# Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040f73

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the provision of an Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption. The buying organization, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, identified the need for welfare services for children and young people under the main procurement category of services. The contract, with the title 'Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption', was awarded to Children in Wales following a limited procurement process. The award, with a value of £247,600, was signed on 23rd October 2023.

This tender opportunity to manage the Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption in Wales can be beneficial for businesses in the welfare services sector, particularly those focused on services for children and young people. Companies specialising in providing specialised services for fostering and adoption, with the capacity to deliver within strict timescales, may find this opportunity well-suited for business growth. The procurement method rationale highlighted that Children in Wales was the only known organisation capable of fulfilling the requirements effectively, supporting the business suitability for this contract.

## Notice

The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) manages the process by which prospective or approved adopters, and prospective or existing foster carers, can seek a review of a 'qualifying determination' made by either their adoption or fostering agency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to award a contract to manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption in Wales from 1 August 2024 . This contract will manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Adoption and Fostering on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in accordance with the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) Regulations 2010.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 32(2)(b)(i,ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: Children in Wales is the only known organisation that can undertake the work required in adherence to the applicable regulations, including delivering the specialised service effectively within the strict timescales as directed within the legislative framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031707-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN IN WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031707-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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