Open for bidsUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£12,012,488

Adoption Support Services

Published: Published 21 July 2026
Deadline: Deadline: 31 August 2026 (38 days left)

Overview

Cheshire East Council, through Adoption Counts via STAR Procurement, is establishing an open framework of approved providers to deliver therapeutic services and assessments for adopted children, families, and individuals. Services will be funded through the Adoption Support Fund or other sources, with an estimated value of £12.01 million and a submission deadline of 31 August 2026.

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Open for bids
Category: Services
Estimated value: £12,012,488
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 21 July 2026
Questions by: 24 August 2026
Deadline: 31 August 2026

Classification (CPV)

Welfare services for children and young peopleSocial services

Notice history

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Contract Notice
21 July 2026
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Contracting authority

Star ProcurementProcuring entity
Sale, United Kingdom
GB-COH: Star Procurement
Trafford Council
Buyer
Manchester, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Manchester City Council
Buyer
Manchester, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PLNV-8798-LDMP
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Salford City Council
Buyer
Manchester, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PRCJ-7674-MRWM
Cheshire East Council
Buyer
Crewe, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PTWR-7124-XZXQ
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Buyer
Stockport, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PZGW-7196-LCHL

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