Published date: 3 July 2018
This notice was replaced on 2 October 2018
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 2 October 2018)
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Contract summary
Industry
Photographs - 22315000
Photographic film - 32354300
Advertising photography services - 79961100
Studio photography services - 79961350
Motion picture and video tape production and related services - 92110000
Advertising video-tape production - 92111220
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£100,000
Procurement reference
DVNCC001-DN349456-60313520
Published date
3 July 2018
Closing date
23 July 2018
Contract start date
1 October 2018
Contract end date
30 September 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The DVD's and photographs will be used in a number of ways to support the placement of children for adoption and permanence. For example, the photographs will be used for profiles of the children, for events and in publications. The DVD's will be shown at Family Finding evenings, and possibly through online portals. It is important to note that in line with best practice, all the photographs and DVD's must be appropriate for the Child to view, they will be shared with the child as part of their life story work at the appropriate time. They must also be sensitive towards the Child's family of birth due to the possibility that they may access it.
Requests for service will vary according to ASW requirements, which will be dependent upon the needs of Young People ready for adoption. Not all children awaiting adoption will require DVD's and/or photographs. Spend on DVD and Photography across the RAA has varied significantly over the years, it is predicted to be £20k per annum.
ASW will expect the contractor of the service to support their vision to achieve improved outcomes for children and families. ASW will create a system where children are matched with the most suitable adopter as quickly as possible, as part of this ASW are seeking to commission the service of the production of professional photographs and DVD's of certain children waiting for adoption.
Adopt South West (ASW) Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) has been established to meet the government agenda for regionalising adoption as set out in the Education and Adoption Act 2016.
ASW will operate across the Local Authority areas of Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council, Somerset Council and Torbay Council
ASW aims to improve the number of placements available for priority children.
About the buyer
Contact name
Ben Jones
Address
County Hall, The Annexe
Topsham Road
Exeter
EX2 4QD
England
Telephone
+44 1392383000
Website
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