Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024-2027 services

A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£730K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
31 Jul 2023
Delivery
01 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2026
Deadline
14 Sep 2023 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 2024 -2027 services. The Independent Review Mechanism provides an essential statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters and adult adoptees. The main function of the IRM is to offer an objective and independent route for applicants to request a review of decisions made by fostering and adoption services about their approval status and access to their records. The service offered by the IRM is unique within the sector and enables applicants to have their case heard by an independent panel of children's social care experts. The service is provided for in regulations and represents an important means of support, and a form of advocacy, for applicants. The initial contract term will be 24 months, with an option to extend it for an additional period of 12 months. The optional extension period is not guaranteed and will be at the absolute discretion of The Department. Any extension will be subject to the Departments approval process, availability of budget and current performance of the supplier.

CPV Codes

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

This open tender competition is being run via the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer. Links to the site and related guidance can be found via the following link: Jaggaer Tender Reference - ITT_2209 - Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) Jaggaer e-procurement portal https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procu...

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