Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Regio

Warwickshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Sep 2021 at 11:26

Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council, on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE), is undertaking a tender process titled "Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region". This procurement falls within the guidance and counselling services category and aims to establish a multi-provider framework to address the therapeutic needs of adopted children in the ACE region, encompassing areas within Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Coventry, Solihull, and Herefordshire. The procurement, which is currently at the active stage, employs an open procedure method and has a total contract value of £4,000,000. The initial contract terms are set for 18 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months based on performance and funding availability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for specialised service providers in therapeutic areas, particularly those offering counselling and guidance services designed for children and families. Businesses that focus on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, and related therapeutic interventions would be particularly well-positioned to compete for contracts. The structured framework's open nature allows providers to join and apply for multiple service lots, fostering collaborative approaches to meet diverse therapeutic requirements across the partnering local authorities.

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Notice Title

Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Regio

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) has commissioned a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers to meet the therapeutic needs of adopted children and families within the ACE region and for children placed out of county. The framework will be managed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Adoption Central England ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding.

Lot Information

Play Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Therapeutic/Attachment Focused Parenting Support

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Therapeutic Life Story work

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Sensory Integration Processing Therapy/Therapeutic Listening Programme

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Child Hypnotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Systemic / Multi Systemic Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Video Interaction Guidance

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dialectical Therapy (branch of CBT)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Reducing Anxiety Management Plan (RAMP)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Educational Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Art Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Music Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Drama Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Theraplay

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Lego Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dance Movement Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Group Programmes

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Specialist Assessment

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b6e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023915-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,856,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Additional Buyers

Coventry CC

Coventry City Council

Herefordshire CC

Solihull MBC

Worcestershire CC

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG32 Solihull, TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Adelie Psychology

Beacon Family Services

Belong Therapeutic Support

Button Tree Play and Creative Arts Therapy

Dr Billy Smythe

Dr Hayley Smith

Dr Lea Psychology Ltd

Happy Senses Children's Therapy

Joanne King Family Therapy

Music Therapy Work

Nature and Nurture Psychology

Play Therapy with Philippa

Psychology Services for Children and Families (PsyCAF)

Red Robin Therapeutic Services

Toucan for Children CIO

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