---
title: "Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-135829"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-10-27"
---

# Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-135829

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has recently awarded a contract for the "Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption" to Children in Wales. This procurement falls under the "services" category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, motivated by the necessity for a specialised service within strict legislative timeframes. The buying organisation, Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, based in Cardiff, UK, managed the process, which has now reached the award stage with a contract value of £247,600 signed on 23rd October 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses well-equipped to deliver specific services efficiently within regulated timeframes. Organisations with expertise in managing independent review mechanisms related to fostering and adoption processes would find this tender suitable for participation. Considering the award scenario to Children in Wales, a large-scale supplier, businesses with similar capabilities and experience are encouraged to consider similar future opportunities within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) manages the process by which prospective or approved adopters, and prospective or existing foster carers, can seek a review of a 'qualifying determination' made by either their adoption or fostering agency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government is seeking to award a contract to manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption in Wales from 1 August 2024 . This contract will manage the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Adoption and Fostering on behalf of the Welsh Ministers in accordance with the Independent Review of Determinations (Adoption and Fostering) (Wales) Regulations 2010.

### Procurement Information

Regulation 32(2)(b)(i,ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015: Children in Wales is the only known organisation that can undertake the work required in adherence to the applicable regulations, including delivering the specialised service effectively within the strict timescales as directed within the legislative framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135829 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £247,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN IN WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135829

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT455162
  Independent Review Mechanism for Fostering and Adoption - The Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) manages the process by which prospective or approved adopters, and prospective or existing foster carers, can seek a review of a 'qualifying determination' made by either their adoption or fostering agency.

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-135829

## Provenance

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