---
title: "National Adoption England Strategy Work - Consultancy Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a063"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# National Adoption England Strategy Work - Consultancy Support

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a063

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## Summary

The procurement process for consultancy support within the National Adoption England Strategy Work has been completed, with Leeds City Council acting as the buying organisation. This project, which falls under the public authority sub-central government category, involves research and development consultancy services, as well as welfare services for children and young people. The contract covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, and UKE among others. The procurement process was executed through a direct method without competition, and the contract, awarded to VDB Consultancy, commenced on 1st April 2025, with an end date of 31st March 2026. Notably, there are options for three 12-month extensions that could extend the consultancy involvement until 31st March 2029.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy, especially those with expertise in adoption strategies and welfare services for children. The consultancy work is vital to the early permanence work, offering firms the chance to showcase their expertise in creating effective solutions that foster adoption processes in England. The contract's significant budget of £80,000, grossing £96,000, makes it attractive to businesses looking to expand their operational reach while contributing to meaningful societal impact. Firms with an established capability in handling extensive consultancy projects and who aspire to assist in governmental strategy development can benefit from such engagements, fostering growth and reinforcing their market reputation.

## Notice

National Adoption England Strategy Work to support Early Permanence Work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058985-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VDB CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 14:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058985-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058985-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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