Independent Review Mechanism (IRM)_ Market Engagement Event
Buyer: Department for Education
- Published
- 25 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £800,000
- Lots
- 1
- Notice number
- 090828-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-077a23
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85000000Health and social work services
- 85300000Social work and related services
Description
The Department for Education is exploring options for the future delivery of the Independent Review Mechanism (IRM), a statutory service that provides an independent review route for prospective and existing foster parents, adopters, and adult adoptees. The IRM enables applicants to request an independent review of certain decisions made by fostering and adoption services, including decisions relating to approval status and access to records. Cases are considered by independent panels comprising experienced children's social care professionals, ensuring an impartial and objective review process. The Department is seeking market feedback to inform the future service model, delivery approach, and commercial strategy. The service plays a key role in supporting transparency, fairness, and confidence in fostering and adoption decision-making processes across England. Please note: This notice relates to pre-procurement market engagement only and does not constitute the commencement of a procurement process. Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately. The scope, requirements, and estimated contract value may be subject to change following market engagement.
Official publications
- FTS · 090828-2026 · 25 September 2026
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