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Buckinghamshire Therapies Approved Provider List (APL)

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2024 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is inviting suitably qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists to apply for inclusion in the Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL). This list will serve as the main source for therapy provision to children aged 0-25 with Educational Health Care Plans in Buckinghamshire. The entry to the list is open from 4th April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2025, with a possible extension of up to 12 months.

The Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL) opportunity presents a non-competitive procurement process for therapists wishing to provide responsive services to children in educational settings not covered by existing contracts. With an initial value of £328,000, this 'light touch' procurement process aims to expedite applicant reviews within 10 working days. Businesses specialising in health services and social work in the South East region of the United Kingdom are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buckinghamshire Therapies Approved Provider List (APL)

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking to create an approved provider list (TAPL) of suitably qualified physiotherapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT) and speech and language therapists (SaLT) to Buckinghamshire children who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Therapists appointed on this List MUST have current HCPC registration. The Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL) will be Buckinghamshire Council's main route for sourcing spot therapy provision of SaLT, OT and PT. Providers who have signed up to the APL will, as required, provide support to Buckinghamshire children and young people, aged 0-25 who have an EHCP with a therapy need identified in Appendix F and attend an educational setting not covered by the CYP Integrated Therapies contract. Therapists delivering services on behalf of BC must be able to provide services that are responsive to the needs of the child with whom they are supporting. The APL will be open for new applications from the date of publication of the documents and will remain open for new applications from therapists at any time during the APL term. A 'due diligence' process will be applied to all applicants applying to join the list which includes confirmation of registration and insurances, an appropriately robust financial status, and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place e.g. DBS validation. This is not a competitive tender process. Therapists wishing to apply to deliver services are requested to register on the Council's portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk, express and interest in this procurement, download and return completed in full the relevant documentation (specifications, contract terms and conditions and application form) which is available for download. The Therapies APL will open for entry from 4th April 2024 and will remain open to new applications until 31 March 2025 with the option to be extended for up to 12 months. TAPL is considered a "light touch" procurement. The anticipated value of all works under this APL is PS328,000 for the initial term of one year. Entry to the list will be reviewed annually, individual contract details such as length and value will be variable depending on services provided but benchmarking will be carried out. The Service aims to process applicants to the TAPL in a timely manner and hopes to achieve this within 10 working days subject to a complete and comprehensive response from Providers. Successful applicants will be required to sign a Contract prior to any work being carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f85940-781c-4975-a5e6-40afd365db19
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£328,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

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