Planning

Provision of therapeutic resources for schools in Cornwall.

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Feb 2021 at 16:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2021 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is initiating a tender for the "Provision of therapeutic resources for schools in Cornwall," aiming to procure resources that support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in educational settings. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, has a total budget of up to £100,000. The engagement period for potential suppliers will end on 19th February 2021. The resources will be distributed across three areas in Cornwall—West, Mid, and East—and the deadline for interested parties to provide information is set for midday on the same date.

This opportunity will cater to suppliers capable of sourcing, storing, and distributing various therapeutic resources suitable for primary, secondary, and special schools. Businesses in the education and health sectors, particularly those with expertise in mental health support or educational supplies, should consider participating. This tender represents a chance to engage in a significant contract that can enhance service delivery in local schools, thus potentially expanding their operational portfolio and client base in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of therapeutic resources for schools in Cornwall.

Notice Description

Introduction Cornwall Council would like to commission a provider that can purchase, store and distribute a range of resources that will support the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people in schools. The resources will support the work of Trauma-Informed Schools Practitioners, Mental Health Support Teams, SENCO's and others who work with children on a 1-2-1 basis or in small groups. The provider will provide a durable 60 litre plastic container with a lid; order goods as directed by the Council, and from multiple suppliers; store and assemble these as requested and distribute to 3 areas in Cornwall - West, Mid and East on an agreed date in April. The number of units is 300. The boxes will have approximately 70 percent of generic items and the remaining percentage will be bespoke for primary, secondary and special schools. The provider will ensure BS standards are met and ensure the contents are of high quality and suitable for primary, secondary and special schools. The resources will include support for professionals e.g. A Therapeutic Treasure Box by Dr K Treisman; games and cards to support resilience - Talking Tower (self-esteem version) and emotion cards; sensory items - e.g. light up lamps as well as a range of hand and finger puppets. Also, small objects to support sand tray work and a range of small percussion instruments. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. The budget for this is up to PS100,000.00 If you are interested in this area of service provision and also helping with our assessment of the market, please complete the "Information Required" section at the end of this notice along with any additional information you consider to be relevant and return this via the Due North system by 12pm on Friday 19th February 2021. General Information: a) Organisation Name: b) Your Name and position in organisation: c) Background information of your organisation: d) Organisation e-mail contact address: e) Your telephone number: Contract Specific Questions: f) Please provide details of potential services that you could deliver in relation to the requirements detailed above. g) From an initial assessment, if this became a formal procurement opportunity would your organisation be interested in bidding? h) Please provide details of similar contracts / experience that you have delivered. i) Please detail any issues concerns or risks that might prevent your organisation from participating in a future procurement exercise to provide these services. j) Please provide details of any draft terms and conditions which you feel would disproportionately impact your ability to provide value for money should this become a formal procurement opportunity. If you have any questions, please contact us through the Due North messaging system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9fdb2bd-ae78-48bb-a975-a007c94c3015
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c40a5fd6-56ca-4b74-934b-33f3a8400f32
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Stone
Contact Email
christine.stone@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872326050

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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