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title: "Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069866"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-14"
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# Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069866

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps," aimed at advancing national adoption strategies across England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on welfare services for children and young people, and was conducted without competition under the direct procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement was awarded to UEA Consulting Limited on 13th May 2026, with the contract being active until 31st March 2027. The contract's total value is £136,011.60, and it is to be executed across the United Kingdom, focusing on analysing adoption process disruptions to improve matching and support practices.

This contract provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and research organisations specialising in social services and adoption strategies. Companies with expertise in welfare services for children and young people will find significant benefits in engaging with this tender, as it involves comprehensive analysis of national disruption reports and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like UEA Consulting Limited, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions for improving adoption outcomes, are well-placed to compete and contribute effectively to such public sector initiatives.

## Notice

Pre-Adoption Order Disruptions & Research: Next Steps working on the Matching Working group project, this work is vital to the Adoption England Strategy. Work will look at analysing national disruption reports, running focus groups with social workers, and engaging adopters to understand why placements break down. This work will identify themes, improve assessments, matching, and support practices, and develop recommendations to reduce disruptions and strengthen adoption outcomes across England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044225-2026 |
| 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 | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,343 |

## 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 | UEA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044225-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044225-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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