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DN680571 - The Provision of a Framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services

Leicestershire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2024 at 10:57

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2023 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract to create a framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services, under the Light-Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This framework is designed to offer various therapies in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, from December 2023 to November 2027. The total contract value is £4,800,000, and it aims to improve family stability and mental health outcomes among young people and families. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the key dates include the tender period ending on 4th September 2023 and the contract award date on 30th October 2023. The framework covers a wide array of therapy services, including play therapies, creative therapies, attachment-focused parenting support, psychotherapy, and more.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in therapeutic services, counselling, mental health support, and related fields will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, suppliers can expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and contribute to significant social outcomes. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs and larger organisations, indicating a broad acceptance of varied types and sizes of businesses in this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN680571 - The Provision of a Framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council (the Council) is conducting a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement in accordance with the Light-Touch Regime requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council is inviting providers to join the Provision of Children/Family Therapeutic Services Framework. The aim of the Framework is to provide evidence-based therapeutic support to children/young people and families, * to promote attachment relationships, family stability and thus the best possible outcomes for all, * to improve the mental health & emotional wellbeing of young people and families accessing the service, thus promoting empowerment, strategies and resilience for the future, * to ensure the ongoing stability and security of permanence thus limiting the risk of family breakdown, * to increase therapeutic choice for parents/carers going through the adoption and/or Special Guardianship process, * to offer a timely service to children/young people and families which is proportionate to need, empowers individuals and does not create a 'therapy dependency'. The Framework will be cover the following types of therapy: Category 1 - Play Therapies Category 2 - Creative therapies Category 3 - Therapeutic/Attachment Focused Parenting Support & Programmes Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story Work Category 5 -Psychotherapy Category 6 - Sensory Integration Processing Therapy Category 7 - Group Programmes Category 8 - Special (Psychological) Assessments

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1028ca3-929a-424a-b11b-8f603bb8b18d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8781cc6a-fef5-496e-8588-2239217e1302
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 4-5 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
Leicestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Alyssa Fitzpatrick Play Therapy

Broad Horizons

Charnwood Arts Therapy Service Ltd

family focused

Family Society - Adoption Focus

Framework Therapies LTD

Inspire Me Events Limited

Jigsaw Psychology Ltd

Laura Frank Consulting Limited

Oakdale Therapies Ltd

Chroma

Family Action

Leesha Irwin Art Psychotherapy Limited

The Child Psychology Service

Aspire All Ltd

Attachment Works Ltd

Barnardo's

Charlotte Jaggar

Connect Psychology Service

Nurtured Roots

Time2shine Play Therapy Service

Russell Dicks Psychotherapy Services

Further Information

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