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Framework For Non Agency Adoption Assessments

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Buyer Address: Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, UKC11, TS17 6BJ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
Below threshold - unknown
Value
110000.0 GBP
Published
23 Feb 2026, 09:48
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BARNARDO'S, ARC Adoption North East Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The council has a requirement to delivery statutory non agency adoption assessments to be carried out. An opportunity was issued to suppliers with the intention of establishing a framework agreement. The purpose of the framework is to secure qualified suppliers capable of delivering the required assessment services over the next two years. The cost of carrying out the assessments is valued at £110,000

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Framework for Non Agency Adoption Assessments

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