---
title: "Adoption fees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca31"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-13"
---

# Adoption fees

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca31

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Wirral Council for the contracting of "Adoption fees" has reached the Award stage. This contract, aimed at facilitating the inter-agency fees for the adoption of a child, falls under the services category, specifically social work and related services. The contract was signed on 22nd June 2026 and is active, with a duration from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2027, and a gross value of £40,658. The process follows the legal framework established by the UK Public General Acts 2023/54, under a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown". The services are to be delivered in the UKD74 region, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in adoption services. The successful supplier, ADOPTION MATTERS, a large organisation based in Chester, indicates that larger enterprises with substantial capabilities in managing adoption processes are likely well-suited for such contracts. Given its scope and specialised nature, businesses adept in social work activities, who could efficiently deliver services within the framework of light touch regimes, stand to benefit from similar opportunities for growth and expansion.

## Notice

Inter Agency Fees for adoption of a child

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065869-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,658 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADOPTION MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 20:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065869-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065869-2026
  13th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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