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title: "Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059cc4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-18"
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# Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059cc4

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service. This tender, identified by the title and ID "Provision of an Inter-Country Adoption Advice Service" (ID: 98558), falls under the 'services' category and aligns with the public sector need for legal services related to adoption across 15 local authorities. Located in the UK region of North Yorkshire, this contract was awarded to the Yorkshire Adoption Agency and is structured as a 'light touch' procurement arrangement. The initial contract period began on 1st July 2025, with a scheduled end on 30th June 2027, and includes options for extension up to 2030. The entire contract is valued at £180,000. The legal framework guiding this procurement is based on the UKPGA 2023/54.

This awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs within the legal and social services sectors. By delivering bespoke adoption advice services, businesses can establish long-term, scalable relationships with multiple local authorities. Organisations specialising in compliance with international adoption regulations, especially those proficient in working across borders and providing tailored family assessment services, will find this tender particularly suitable. Besides, companies aligned with public sector interests in sub-central government operations may also benefit from engaging with such procurement exercises, potentially facilitating sustainable business expansions.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057559-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YORKSHIRE ADOPTION AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 08:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057559-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057559-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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