Collaborative partner to establish and co-deliver Birminghams Regional Adoption Agency

A Tender Notice
by BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF BIRMINGHAM CHILDRENS TRUST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
32M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
06 Jan 2021
Delivery
To 19 Feb 2026 (est.)
Deadline
19 Feb 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Birmingham

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

Birmingham Childrens Trust is seeking a collaborative partner from an existing Voluntary Adoption Agency (VAA) to help it deliver the governments expectations to establish an RAA. The partner will work with the Trust to design a modern, forward thinking and well-functioning RAA, led by a vision and commitment to excellent practice, innovative approaches to achieve improvements and value for money, drawing upon the expertise of both partners. The Trust wishes to establish a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) for the provision of matching and placing children with adopters and conducts this light touch regime (LTR) procurement in accordance with Chapter 3, section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) in relation to Social and Other Specific Services. The duration of the Contract will be five years from contract award with an option to extend up to March 2028. The Contract will be awarded to a single provider.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for a further 18 months subject to satisfactory performance and funds.

CPV Codes

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Indicators

  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant selection questionnaire documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed selection questionnaire submission should be returned by noon on 19th February 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

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