Adoption Recruitment and Support Services Contract Awarded to ARC Adoption North East by Cumberland Council
Cumberland Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAdoption Recruitment and Support Services Contract Awarded to ARC Adoption North East by Cumberland Council
Awarded 31 Mar 2024
Awarded31 Mar 2024
Value£2,750,000.00
SupplierARC Adoption North East
AgencyCumberland Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 5mo2y 12mo term, 87% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2024Expires 30 Mar 2027
About
Cumberland Council awarded a contract to ARC Adoption North East for the provision of Cumbria Adoption Recruitment and Support Services.
The service involves recruiting and supporting adopters, working with Cumberland and Westmorland & Furness Councils to match referred children with adopters, and ensuring effective, efficient, and timely adoption placements.
The contract has an estimated total potential value of £2,750,000 excluding VAT, covering an initial three-year term from 1st April 2024 with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each, potentially extending to 31st March 2029.
Inter-agency fees are set by the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies (CVAA) in agreement with The Association of Directors of Children's Services.
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