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Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework" under the healthcare and social work services industry category. This tender is in the active stage and the procurement will follow an open procedure (above threshold). The process aims to establish a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement for commissioning therapeutic support services. The tender involves multiple lots, including psychotherapy, creative or physical therapy, family therapy, parental group work, therapeutic short breaks, life story work, specialist assessments, staff training in therapeutic approaches, and clinical psychology input. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027, with an optional extension until 31 March 2029. The tender period ends on 20 January 2025. The services are to be delivered in various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and therapeutic services, particularly those offering psychotherapy, physical therapy, family therapy, and clinical psychology. The framework agreement allows suppliers to engage in long-term contracts, encouraging growth and stability within their practice. Businesses with expertise in training and providing therapeutic services, especially those capable of offering innovative approaches to child and family therapy, will find this opportunity highly beneficial. The comprehensive scope of the lots allows diverse therapeutic approaches, enabling various service providers to participate and contribute to the well-being of children and families in the specified regions.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework

Notice Description

Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in the tender process with the intention of establishing a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement to support the commissioning of therapeutic support services procured by NCT. The services will be categorised into the following Lots, which are described in further detail in the service specification provided with the ITT: - Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child. - Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only. - Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay. - Lot 4 - Parental group work. - Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child. - Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work. - Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers). - Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches. - Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input 'in-house' directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required. The agreement will have an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and running until 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional two years, up to 31 March 2029. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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