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title: "DCAF - Scotland's Adoption Register"
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# DCAF - Scotland's Adoption Register

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b3b5

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement process for the provision of Scotland's Adoption Register, in accordance with The Scotland's Adoption Register Regulations 2016. This tender falls under the category of administrative social services (CPV 85321000) and focuses on services within the region of UKM (Scotland). The process is currently at the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th December 2024. This open procedure tender aims to identify a supplier to manage an online register and national matching service that supports the linking of children in need of adoption with approved adopters in Scotland. The contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialised in social services, particularly those experienced in managing adoption-related services. The focus on quality, with a rating weightage of 80% on Quality and 20% on Price, emphasises the need for thorough and competent service delivery. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing social services, managing online platforms, and facilitating community events are well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses capable of ensuring high standards in cyber security, financially sound operations, and a commitment to the real Living Wage for staff are further encouraged to participate. Community benefits are integral to this contract, offering a chance for businesses to demonstrate social responsibility and impact.

## Notice

The provision of Scotland's Adoption Register ("the Register") is set out in The Scotland's Adoption Register Regulations 2016 and comprises an online Register and national matching service that allows social workers to share information about children who have a plan for adoption with approved adopters in Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland's Adoption Register also plays a key role in providing opportunities for children and prospective adopters to come together through hosting events such as adoption exchange days and adoption activity days. The Register also offers direct advice to local authorities about family finding for individual children or sibling groups. The aim is to enable adopters to be part of the process of linking with a child, to encourage them to consider children they may not previously have thought about adopting, and ultimately to create new families.

Options: Option to extend for an additional year from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028.

Renewal: The Scottish Government reserve the right to extend the Contract by one period of up to 12 months to a date no later than 31 March 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | This is anticipated to be retendered in October 2027. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £731,523 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION FOR FOSTERING, KINSHIP AND ADOPTION SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007298-2025
- 4 Nov 2024 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035648-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780988
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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