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02 Dec 2024 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has conducted a call-off exercise under the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework (CS23903A/B) to provide therapeutic services and specialist assessments for adoptive children and families on behalf of Adopt South, a partnership of various local councils including Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. This selective procurement method was initiated under the light touch regime outlined in the Public Contract Regulations, with the framework starting from 7th October 2024 and running until 6th October 2027. The total value of call-offs under this framework is up to £3,600,000, focusing on social work and related services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and assessment services for adoptive families. The framework remains open for suppliers, providing ongoing chances for SMEs and VCSEs to participate and secure contracts. Businesses with expertise in therapeutic services, particularly those with a focus on social work and related services, would be well-suited to compete. Diverse suppliers, including large organisations, SMEs, and sole traders like Sussex Psychology Services Ltd and Barnardo's, have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process which encourages broad participation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Adoption Support Therapies (Call-Off Stage Two) Therapeutic Services & Specialist Assessors

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council conducted a call off exercise off the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework referenced CS23903 for the provision of therapeutic services and specialist assessments for adoptive children and families on behalf of Adopt South the regional adoption agency (RAA) partnership that provides adoption services for Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Southampton City Council. This Framework was procured under the light touch regime of chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations (PCRs) and commenced on the 07th October 2024 which coincided with the publication of the call off opportunity. The Framework remains open throughout its lifetime for suppliers to enrol onto and apply for the call off opportunity. Please see link below to the Children's Services open framework information about contractors https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors for details of initial suppliers that have been awarded a call off contract for the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework. The Children's Services open framework information about contractors page will be updated as further suppliers are awarded call offs during the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The total value of call offs made under the Framework is up to PS3,600,000. The value of the call off will be dependant on placement numbers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e002af4-8b13-4de6-8682-b47032d39249
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153e6eb7-e66b-45a8-aadb-d779fbdf935d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8ZB
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Sussex Psychology Services Ltd

SOLENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES LIMITED

Karen Smith Counselling

Sharon Tiling T/A The Rainbow Practice

Dr M Henning-Pugh T/A Nurturing Minds Psychology

SUN Connections

DR JAMES BOURNE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY LIMITED

Nikola Choudhury T/A Kolas Space

Holistic Health Limited

Joy Perry T/A Talking Journeys Counselling

Sharon Whitfield Play Therapy

The Child Psychology Service

Lynne Davis Psychotherapy

DR TANYA GRIFFITHS LTD

Crisp and Crane Training Limited

Barnardo's

Kayleigh Rainbird T/A Rainbird Parent-Child Therapy

Family Futures CIC

Ruth Keepence T/A Sunshine Play Therapy

SENSE INCLUSION C.I.C.

Dr Sharon McKinnon

No Limits (South)

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