---
title: "Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052514"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052514

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## Summary

Cumberland Council is preparing a procurement process titled "Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements," targeted at social work and related services within the UK region of UKD1. This contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates highlighting a future communication notice due by 1st December 2026 and a planned contract period commencing from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for above-threshold service procurements, operating under a light-touch regime. Potential bidders should note that the total value of this contract is estimated at £2,016,000 gross, with procurement details published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social work services, particularly those with experience in adoption recruitment and support. Companies equipped to manage inter-agency placements effectively would find this contract aligns with their expertise. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a background in public services, particularly in child welfare and adoption services, will be well-positioned to take part in this open tender, which requires a capacity to provide comprehensive support services under a public authority framework.

## Notice

The Adoption Recruitment and Support for the Provision of Inter-Agency Placements Contract will recruit and support adopters and work with Cumberland Council to ensure effective and timely adoption placements for referred children.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,680,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 17:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027129-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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