Tender

Animal Therapy for Children Looked After

CROYDON COUNCIL

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Tender

30 May 2022 at 14:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Croydon Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Animal Therapy for Children Looked After" project, aimed at providing specialised therapeutic sessions for vulnerable children in Croydon. This public procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically focusing on animal husbandry and education services. The tender period is open until 13th June 2022, with contract commencement set for 1st August 2022, spanning until 31st July 2023. The total value of the contract is approximately £9,999, and interested suppliers should be capable of delivering services locally within the region of England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, particularly those with experience in animal therapy or educational support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the Croydon Council is seeking local suppliers that can offer tailored, impactful services to support the educational and emotional needs of children looked after. Companies that can provide flexible, individuals-based therapy sessions and group activities will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Animal Therapy for Children Looked After

Notice Description

The Council invites quotations for the provision of Animal Therapy for Children Looked After. The Virtual School is looking to engage a local supplier within easy reach of Croydon, who can provide a range of 1:1 animal therapy sessions during term time and group sessions for one week in the school summer holiday period for our Children Looked After (CLA). Working with the Virtual School the provider will design sessions to help our children meet their specific personal goals. The therapy sessions should support educational attainment, awareness, team working and emotional wellbeing. Provision of individual and group therapy sessions as and when required by the Virtual School to support our young CLA Cohort. Sessions to be agreed with the School, Social worker and the Virtual School and appropriate learning targets to be set. Each session should last approximately 1 hour depending of the needs of the child and the specific scenario. The summer school for one week would be for full days (Monday-Friday approximately 9am-4pm) for up to ten children.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-290d758e-a26f-473b-9df3-4dd046226139
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/407d9752-0eac-4861-8a20-1bea12df418c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

77500000 - Animal husbandry services

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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