Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cde-1403-7195-bb88-21bc7418a0c5/adoption-in-merseyside-aim-adoption-support-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) Adoption Support Services [Sefton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-council) Estimated value £170,000 to £510,000 Published 26 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 17 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Adoption in Merseyside (AiM) is a Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) covering Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral local authorities.\\r 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. \\r Services will be available for the following groups: \\r • Adopted adults.\\r • Birth parents and relatives of adopted children, young people and adults. \\r \\r 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 \\r 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. \\r The services need to be available at any time during and post the adoption process.\\r \\r 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)\\r \\r The contract falls under the scope of the Light Touch Regime and an open tender below the threshold is being undertaken. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/44e666d0-312f-4c54-9afa-ed86569539b1) 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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