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Adoption Support - Family Therapy

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 10:54

Award Notice
Tender

14 May 2024 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Adoption Support: Family Therapy services, focusing on social work and related services within England. The contract, valued at £196,000 excluding VAT, spans from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, with an initial period of three years and two optional 12-month extensions at the Council's discretion. This project aims to enhance relationships and attachments within adoptive families, thereby preventing adoption breakdowns. Interested parties can access the full tender documents and additional details on the procurement portal, The Chest. Queries regarding the tender were to be submitted by 11 June 2024, with Cumberland Council serving as the buying organisation and Debbie Wilkinson as the primary contact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work and family therapy sector, particularly those classified as SMEs and VCSEs, to secure long-term engagement with a public sector entity. By successfully competing for this contract, businesses can expand their footprint in the public procurement market, enhance their portfolio, and foster sustained client relationships. Companies that specialise in therapeutic services for children and families, and those with the capability to deliver high-quality support interventions, are well-suited to compete for this tender, further promoting innovation and excellence in family therapy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adoption Support - Family Therapy

Notice Description

Cumberland Council is procuring an Adoption Support: Family Therapy service. The provision of family therapy plays a crucial role in helping children and their adoptive families to develop strong lasting relationships and attachments, therefore preventing adoption breakdowns and improving short and long term outcomes for adopted children. Please refer to the tender documents on The Chest for full details. . The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of THREE years with the successful tenderer. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The lowest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years excluding VAT. The highest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years plus the TWO optional extensions of 12 MONTHS. The highest estimated value also includes potential uplifts, but excludes VAT. Extension and uplift amounts are indicative only and the council does not guarantee these at this stage. Any extensions / uplifts will be confirmed with successful providers. For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk). Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3d41b7e-b307-4b37-842e-e98822513cba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edbe1fe6-6f44-4908-a2fe-635977490f51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£196,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Wilkinson
Contact Email
deborah.wilkinson@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7500077967

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MRS JENNIFER COOPER & MR KEITH BICKLEY TRADING AS FAMILY TAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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