Award

Framework Agreement for Therapies and Assessments

SWANSEA COUNCIL

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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 16:19

Tender

04 Dec 2023 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea Council is set to award a framework agreement for a diverse range of therapies and assessments, within the welfare services industry, focusing on children and young people. This procurement process has reached the contract award phase and involves services such as independent social worker, counsellor/psychotherapist, play therapist, child and adolescent psychologists, and various specialist risk assessors, among others. The total value of the contracts awarded under this framework is £1,550,000. The framework is geographically located in the Swansea region (UKL18) and the procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for bidders. Contracts were officially signed on 9th October 2024.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in child and adolescent therapy and assessments. Companies with expertise in areas such as cognitive assessments, developmental psychotherapy, Theraplay, and statutory as well as holistic support services would be well-suited to participate in this framework. With Swansea Council aiming to support the social services child and family team, businesses that can deliver high-quality, specialised services can leverage this opportunity to foster public sector relationships and expand their service offerings. The framework's structure into multiple specialised lots allows niche providers to capitalise on their specific strengths, promoting an inclusive and comprehensive approach to welfare services.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Therapies and Assessments

Notice Description

Swansea Council is awarding this framework to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers, to deliver a wide range of support services. These can range from statutory assessments to holistic therapies. The Council is looking for a following comprehensive and wide-ranging list of support services:- Lot 1: Independent Social Worker Lot 2: Counsellor/Psychotherapist Lot 3: Play Therapist Lot 4: Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Lot 5: Cognitive Assessments and Capacity to Litigate Assessments Lot 6: Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent Lot 7: Specialist Risk Assessor - Sexual Abuse Lot 8: Specialist Risk Assessor - Physical Abuse Lot 9: Practitioner in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Lot 10: Practitioner in Theraplay Lot 11: Specialist Occupational Therapist / Sensory Attachment Practitioner Lot 12: Licenced CUBAS Assessor Lot 13: Practitioner in Life Story Work

Lot Information

Lot 1

Swansea Council awarding this framework agreement for Therapies and Assessments for Social Services Child and Family team. The Framework will be spilt into the following Lots:- Lot 1: Independent Social Worker Lot 2: Counsellor/Psychotherapist Lot 3: Play Therapist Lot 4: Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Lot 5: Cognitive Assessments and Capacity to Litigate Assessments Lot 6: Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent Lot 7: Specialist Risk Assessor - Sexual Abuse Lot 8: Specialist Risk Assessor - Physical Abuse Lot 9: Practitioner in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). Lot 10: Practitioner in Theraplay Lot 11: Specialist Occupational Therapist / Sensory Attachment Practitioner Lot 12: Licenced CUBAS Assessor Lot 13: Practitioner in Life Story Work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04216d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036324-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121291 - Paediatric services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERTAWE
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

CARTER BROWN

DR ALISON WHITE AND PARTNERS

LISA ANSON COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

LISA HOLMES

LUCY FAITHFULL FOUNDATION

NBA SOLUTIONS

NEAL SOCIAL CARE

STUDIO 111 CLINICAL SERVICES

T J ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY

TARDDIAD THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

THE OT CENTRE

THE RAINBOW TREE WALES

THE WINDFALL CENTRE

THERAPEUTIC COUNSELLING SERVICES

TRENTREALM

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