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    ContractsLinkMaker: Child-Parent Adoption Matching System
    Awarded contract

    LinkMaker: Child-Parent Adoption Matching System

    Awarded
    £39k
    Published 30 Sept 2026

    LinkMaker is an online adoption matching platform that connects children with prospective adoptive families through streamlined digital processes.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 30 Sept 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £39k
    Published 30 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £39,026
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LM
      LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    30 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    LinkMaker is an online platform designed to facilitate the matching process between children in need of adoptive families and prospective adoptive parents. The system streamlines adoption services by leveraging technology to create meaningful connections, improve case management, and enhance the adoption experience for all stakeholders including social workers, adoption agencies, and families. Suppliers should understand that opportunities may exist for system development, maintenance, user interface improvements, data management solutions, security enhancements, or integration services to support this critical social services infrastructure.

    Track record

    11 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 11 contracts to 11 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED1× · 9%
    2. Dr D Riddington1× · 9%
    3. Jane Weston1× · 9%
    4. ACORN 2 OAK SUPPORT SERVICES LTD1× · 9%
    5. Dr T Shaw1× · 9%
    6. Centre 331× · 9%

    +5 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077d2c
    CC
    Buyer
    CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Social Care