Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9e-cf9a-7338-80d5-6aa2aa1e5ebd/independent-review-mechanism-for-fostering-and-adoption pending GB open procedure # Independent Review Mechanism for fostering and adoption [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £730,000 Published 15 Jun 2023 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender This PIN is for market engagement only. It does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education. If the Department for Education decides to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The requirements and values set out below may be subject to change. The Independent Review Mechanism (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. We will be holding a market engagement session to discuss our draft specification including the statutory requirements, indicative timeline, costing model, intended procurement process including the likely procurement asks within the tender documents. The departments intention is to seek feedback from the sector through 1-2-1 engagement sessions on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th June. These will be allocated on a first come first service basis. Following this market engagement session, we will be circulating a feedback questionnaire seeking your input on timelines, costing and contract mobilisation period. To confirm your attendance and receive the draft documents please email . Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-03d6bf-2023-06-15T16:27:01+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6bf-2023-06-15T16:27:01+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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