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

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Dec 2024 at 13:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking suppliers for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) to participate in the Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework. This procurement, focused on health and social work services, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for therapeutic support services across various categories such as psychotherapy, creative therapies, family therapy, parental group work, therapeutic breaks, and specialist assessments. The procurement process is in the tender stage with significant deadlines, including a closing date for tender submissions on 20 January 2025. The initial contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension up to 31 March 2029. The framework is budgeted at a maximum of £1,300,000 annually, exclusive of VAT.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in therapeutic, psychological, and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive procurement approach under the Light Touch Regime as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Companies capable of delivering a wide array of therapeutic services and training are well-suited to compete for this tender. The framework's flexible and expansive nature means that awarded suppliers will have access to a recurring service demand throughout the contract period, promoting sustainable business growth and influence within the health and social care sector in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

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, making four years in total. The contract has a maximum annual budget of PS1,300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for delivering the requirements set out in the tender documents. This figure represents the estimated annual spend, though actual spend will be demand-led. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f019e12-22f1-4c26-9f99-ab93d073e87e
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
SME, VCSE
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
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

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