---
title: "Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066df5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066df5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by The University of Birmingham aims to improve safeguarding outcomes after adoption or special guardianship through a grant award. This tender falls under the services category, specifically research consultancy services, and the procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, the buying organisation operates under the sub-central government classification within the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded and is active, with significant dates being the signing on 24th June 2025, and the contract period running from 25th June 2025 to 28th July 2025. The main procurement stage is complete, evidenced by the award dated 18th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for specialised consultancy firms, particularly those experienced in research consultancy services related to child safeguarding and welfare. With Channon Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), securing the contract as the supplier, similar businesses may find potential growth in this sector. The lack of competition in the procurement process suggests opportunities for businesses that can offer unique expertise or specialised knowledge in adoption and guardianship to engage with public authorities like universities seeking dedicated consultancy services for grants and safeguarding projects.

## Notice

Improving Safeguarding Outcomes after Adoption or Special Guardianship Grant Award, as per ssa process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024752-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2025 - 28 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,208 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANNON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024752-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024752-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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