Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Brent
Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley
Brent
HA90FJ
UK
Contact person: Robin Goodacre
E-mail: robin.goodacre@brent.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI72
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.Brent.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Medical Advisers for Adoption & Fostering Panels
Reference number: CYP-2526-004
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children.
This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels
Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
181 293.75
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Competitive Process.
The approximate value of the contract is: £181,293.75.
This is an existing service.
Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children.
This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels
Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality & Innovation
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Improving access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12+12 month basis
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an intention to award a contract under the PSR Competitive Process.
The approximate value of the contract is: £181,293.75.
This is an existing service.
Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. The role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children.
This contract opportunity is divided into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption panels
Lot 2 - Medical Advisers services for fostering services
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality & Innovation
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Improving access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for a further 24 months on a 12+12 month basis
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-019845
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Lot 1 - Medical Advisers Services for Adoption Panels
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Interact Medical
03082906
Milton Keynes
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 99 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Lot 2 - Medical Advisers for Fostering Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
04/11/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Consulting Well Ltd
12810296
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 82 293.75
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17/11/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.'
Written representations should be sent robin.goodacre@brent.gov.uk
Award Decision Maker: Corporate Director, Children, Young People and Community Development.
The tendering instructions stated that the contract would be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous offer to the Council and that in evaluating tenders, the Council would have regard to the following Provider Selection Regime key criteria:
- Quality and Innovation 40%
- Value 20%
- Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability 20%
- Improving access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice 10%
- Social Value 10%
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
London Borough of Brent
Brent
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/11/2026