Published date: 26 April 2024
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Social work and related services - 85300000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£170,000 to £510,000
Procurement reference
SEFT001-DN716802-30312323
Published date
26 April 2024
Closing date
17 May 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2024
Contract end date
31 July 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) covering Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral local authorities.
AiM wishes to attract the best support services available for those involved in adoption in the region. The anticipated volume of service required is to support a minimum of 180 individuals and a minimum of 260 letterbox exchanges. This is in the region of 1,230 exchanges of letters per annum.
Services will be available for the following groups:
• Adopted adults.
• Birth parents and relatives of adopted children, young people and adults.
All service delivery will be in line with any relevant Government legislation and guidance. The overall legislative Framework is the Adoption and Children Act 2002
The Providers must be a registered Adoption Support Agency or registered Voluntary Adoption Agency which has notified OFSTED of variation to its business and comply with The Adoption Support Service Regulations 2005. A 'registered adoption support agency' refers to an agency registered under Part 2 of the Care Standards Act 2000 b and be subject to regular inspection.
The services need to be available at any time during and post the adoption process.
This is a one-year contract with the possibility to extend for two 12-month optional periods. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is £170,000 per annum (or £510,000 over three years)
The contract falls under the scope of the Light Touch Regime and an open tender below the threshold is being undertaken.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Julia Hedo
Address
Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
England
Telephone
+44 1519342455
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