Luton Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Adoption Services for Luton Council via Adopt East Regional Adoption Alliance

Awarded 01 Jul 2026

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Awarded01 Jul 2026
Value£200,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1mo ago3mo term
Awarded 1 July 2026Expired 30 Sept 2026

Luton Council awarded a contract to Essex County Council for the provision of adoption services as part of the Regional Adoption Alliance (RAA) in Adopt East.

Adopt East is a regional adoption alliance of eight local authorities and two voluntary adoption agencies across the East of England, committed to delivering high-quality adoption services to children, families, and birth relatives.

The contract was awarded under the Procurement Act 2023 via an exemption process, with a value of £200,000.

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