Select List for Therapeutic Support Services for Children Placed for Adoption and Adopted, Subject to a Special Guardianship Order/Child Arrangements Order through Durham County Council

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has announced an active tender process titled "Select List for Therapeutic Support Services for Children Placed for Adoption and Adopted, Subject to a Special Guardianship Order/Child Arrangements Order". This procurement, focusing on health and social work services, falls under the services industry category and is located in the UKC14 region. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10 February 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,050,000 GBP, and it is structured into eight distinct categories of therapeutic support. The procurement is issued under an open procedure in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation 2015 (Light Touch Regime), with provisions for a framework agreement that could be extended for two additional 12-month periods beyond the initial contract period of 1080 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic support services. Providers can bid for multiple categories, including specialist assessments, play and creative therapies, psychotherapy, and group programmes, among others. The flexible nature of the select list agreement allows the Council to add new providers at its discretion, ensuring that service demand is always met. This arrangement is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and specialised therapy providers aiming to expand their client base and secure consistent work from a reputable local authority. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to engage in call-off contracts without exclusivity or volume guarantees, enhancing business growth through potential repeated engagements with Durham County Council.

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Select List for Therapeutic Support Services for Children Placed for Adoption and Adopted, Subject to a Special Guardianship Order/Child Arrangements Order through Durham County Council

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th January 2025 11:19:15 AM

Tender Deadline

10th February 2025 10:00:00 AM 17 days remaining
Contract Summary

The Council wishes to develop a Select List for Therapeutic Support Services for Children Placed for Adoption and Adopted, Subject to a Special Guardianship Order/Child Arrangements Order through Durham County Council. The Select List has EIGHT Lots as detailed below based on category required: Lot Main category Category 1 - Specialist Assessments of Therapeutic Need Category 2 - Play Therapies Category 3 - Creative Therapies Category 4 - Therapeutic/Attachment Focused Parenting Support & Programmes Category 5 - Therapeutic Life Story work Category 6 - Psychotherapy Category 7 - Sensory Integration Processing Therapy Category 8 - Group Programmes (including training)
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04ce85

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85000000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Donna Iley

Buyer Email

donna.iley@durham.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall

DURHAM

DH15UQ

United Kingdom

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Select List for Therapeutic Support Services for Children Placed for Adoption and Adopted, Subject to a Special Guardianship Order/Child Arrangements Order through Durham County Council

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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