Issue details

Tender for a Regional Adoption Peer Mentoring Scheme

This is a competitive tender for a regional adoption Peer Mentoring Scheme.

 

Currently Regional Adoption Agencies (RAAs) in North & Humber and West Yorkshire, plus each local authority in South Yorkshire, holds an individual contract with Adoption UK for the adoption Peer Mentoring Scheme. 

The proposal is to tender for one regional contract to provide a consistent service across the region and make efficiencies where possible.

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial Impact>£500K;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/11/2020

Decision due: January 2021 by Director of Children and Families

Lead director: Director of Children and Families

Department: Children and Families

Contact: Sarah Johal, National Adoption Strategic Lead 07891277316 Email: sarah.johal@leeds.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Regional Adoption Agency leads and local authority adoption leads in South Yorkshire will meet as a project group to agree the content of the tender documentation and contract monitoring requirements.  Each RAA lead will report back to their adoption board for approval

Consultees

Head of One Adoption North & Humber

Adoption Lead – Barnsley MDC

Adoption Lead – Rotherham MBC

Adoption Lead – Sheffield City Council

Adoption Lead – Doncaster Childrens Services Trust

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families

Documents

  • Report to be provided to the decision maker.