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Intensive Systemic Therapy Around the Child

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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04 Apr 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton (LBM) has awarded the contract titled "Intensive Systemic Therapy Around the Child" under the Health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) to Youth Untroubled. This procurement process followed an open procedure and included an invitation for suitably experienced and qualified organisations to deliver a community-based treatment model. The contract aims to provide a bespoke, specialist therapeutic programme tailored to each child's and family's needs, preventing out-of-home placements and facilitating safe transitions back home. The contract, valued at GBP 169,776, will be active from 21st April 2025 to 20th April 2027, and covers delivery locations in England, United Kingdom. The final award was published on 4th April 2025, closing the tender period on 24th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in evidence-based therapeutic services and programmes designed for children and families with complex needs. Companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that focus on intensive and tailored therapy models can leverage this contract for business growth by providing essential services that align with community and social objectives. As this procurement falls under health and social work services, organisations in the healthcare sector with expertise in systemic therapy and child welfare are well-positioned to compete and deliver meaningful impacts in the community. Youth Untroubled, being the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of business ideal to meet these specific demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intensive Systemic Therapy Around the Child

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton (LBM) invites quotes from suitably experienced and qualified organisations to deliver an evidence-based community-based treatment model to provide an alternative to out-of-home placements for children and young people presenting with a wide range of complex difficulties. The model will need to be a bespoke, intensive and specialist therapeutic programme, tailored to meet the requirements of each child and family in order to prevent children and young people from being placed in care, custody or inpatient units or alternatively to safely transition them back home to their families and homes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f9aea7-3049-4c7b-b249-62fa12662b6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£169,776 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£169,776 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH UNTROUBLED

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