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title: "Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments

Buyer: STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659ca

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## Summary

Stockton on Tees Borough Council has completed a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments" within the social services industry category. Based in Stockton on Tees, the council sought to establish a two-year framework with qualified suppliers for non-agency adoption assessments, valued at £110,000. Awards were made on 17th February 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2026 and running through to 28th February 2027, with potential extensions up to February 2029. This procurement was managed under a closed method without reopening competition, adhering to legal requirements outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents numerous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those capable of offering qualitative adoption assessments. Large organisations, especially those involved in voluntary and community social enterprises (VCSE), such as BARNARDO'S and ARC Adoption North East Limited, which have already been awarded contracts, would be well-suited to compete in this space. The framework agreement provides a set price per completed assessment, presenting predictable revenue streams, and offers additional remuneration based on the complexities of certain cases, thus appealing to businesses seeking stable contract opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

The council has a requirement to delivery statutory non agency adoption assessments to be carried out. An opportunity was issued to suppliers with the intention of establishing a framework agreement. The purpose of the framework is to secure qualified suppliers capable of delivering the required assessment services over the next two years. The cost of carrying out the assessments is valued at PS110,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARC ADOPTION NORTH EAST; BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 09:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015912-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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