---
title: "Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0503e9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0503e9

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. This opportunity falls under the category of legal and health and social work services and will be delivered within North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the bidding period for this contract ends on 16 May 2025 at 11:00 AM. Interested entities should note the enquiry period concludes on 07 May 2025. The contract is valued at £180,000 with provisions for extensions up to 2030.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in adoption services and compliance with relevant adoption regulations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply and can benefit from the competitive procurement method of open competition. Ideal candidates will be able to provide adoption services in line with established standards and possess the capability to ensure international adoptions meet legal requirements. The contract's focus on quality service delivery and social value creates an advantageous environment for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolios in North Yorkshire.

## Notice

A Consortium of 15 Local Authorities require a Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. The Provider is required to have the necessary processes and working practices in place to provide: adoption services in line with Standard 14 of the Adoption Minimum Standards July 2014; Adoption with a Foreign Element Regulations 2005; Regulation 19 Procedure following receipt of the Article 16 information from the Central Authority of the State of origin to ensure that children adopted from abroad are done so lawfully and by families assessed as able to meet their needs.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Option to Extend 1: 01/07/2027 - 30/06/2029 Option to Extend 2: 01/07/2029 - 30/06/2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015514-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 11:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015514-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015514-2025
  16th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93127&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

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