Tender

TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

BOLTON COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Oct 2023 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton, acting as the Lead Authority for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council, and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, has initiated a tender process for the Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) in the social work and related services category. The system will encompass psychotherapy, family therapy, creative therapy, and specialist assessments. The tender has a total value of 600,000 GBP and is structured into four lots. The deadline for submission is 15th November 2023.

This tender by the Borough Council of Bolton presents business growth opportunities for therapeutic service providers catering to adopted children and adoptees. The procurement process involves a rigorous assessment of service providers' qualifications to ensure the delivery of high-quality therapeutic support. Businesses specialising in psychotherapy, family therapy, creative therapy, and specialist assessments are well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts under this flexible purchasing system. Interested bidders should focus on demonstrating both the quality of their services and their commitment to social value in their submissions.

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Notice Title

TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton (the Lead Authority) on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (known as "Adoption Now) is prepared to receive tenders for an Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System will comprise of selected therapeutic service providers for adopted children and adoptees. These services are mostly funded through The Adoption Support Fund. Families will be assessed for suitability by Adoption Now. It will be split into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Psychotherapy Lot 2 - Family Therapy Lot 3 - Creative Therapy Lot 4 - Specialist Assessments

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Psychotherapy

Lot 1) Psychotherapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to support children and individuals to gain deeper insight into the issues they face, express and process their feelings in a safe and supportive relationship, and develop strategies to cope and heal from trauma. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support.

Lot 2) Family Therapy

Lot 2) Family Therapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to identify and address issues within a family, improve communication, build stronger relationships, and enable the family to move on from their problems. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support. This Lot includes Parent training courses.

Lot 3) Creative Therapy

Lot 3) Creative Therapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to offer a safe space, creative materials, and activities to help children and individuals explore, understand, and process their feelings through creative arts, and make positive changes in their life. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support.

Lot 4) Specialist Assessments

Lot 4) Specialist Assessments - delivery of an assessment of need which requires a more specialist skill set or discipline which cannot be delivered within Adoption Now resources. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to undertake the assessment, which must be led and delivered by a professional (professional oversight only is not permitted) and result in a therapeutic plan for a child or family.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030393-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

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