Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 24.27

Concepts

• independent review mechanism
• education and training
• irm
• provision of the independent review mechanism
• main function of the irm
• foster parents
• provision of independent review mechanism
• independent route
• adoption
• adopters

Location

United Kingdom: UK

Description

Invitation to Tender for the provision of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 24.27 services. The Independent Review Mechanism provides an essential statutory service to prospective and existing foster parents, adopters and adult adoptees.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a contractor for the provision of Independent Review Mechanism (IRM) for Fostering and Adoption 24.27 service. The IRM 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 for a period of two (2) years with an optional extension period of one (1) year. 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. Additional 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: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer Tender Reference - ITT_2209 - Indepandent Review Mechanism (IRM)

Renewal Options

There will be an option to extend the contract term for an additional period of 12 months

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.

Other Information

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