CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling
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Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking proposals for the provision of birth relative counselling services under the title "CBC-1868-T-SM Birth Relative Counselling." This tender pertains to the delivery of guidance and counselling services primarily for individuals affected by adoption across the Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes areas. It is currently in the tender stage with an open procurement method.
Relevant dates include the deadline for submissions by 5 pm on 30th January 2026, with the contract expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. Enquiries must be submitted by 27th January 2026 through the designated electronic tendering system. This tender provides a focal opportunity for businesses within the counselling and social services sectors, especially those with capabilities in handling adoption-related cases.
Given the nature of the services required, counselling providers that specialise in working closely with public sector agencies or have experience in similar support services are well-positioned to compete. The contract represents a substantial commitment, allowing potential suppliers to forge strong regional ties and contribute significantly to community welfare across both council areas.
The provision of birth relative counselling for those affected by adoption as per Statutory Guidance on Adoption, Chapter 2. Adoption Connects is a regional adoption agency providing adoption services for Central Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes councils therefore the duty to provide counselling should cover birth relatives from both council boundaries. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process.
Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 27th January 2026 Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system.
Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 30th January 2026 by 5pm Quotations received after that time will be excluded.
Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No
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The contract period is three years.
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