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Refresh of Framework Agreement for Therapies and Assessments

SWANSEA COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Swansea Council is overseeing a refreshed framework agreement for Therapies and Assessments under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. This tender, valued at £3,500,000, focuses on services within the welfare category for children and young people, including community health and social work services. The framework is particularly aimed at enhancing the Social Services Child and Family team through various lots encompassing roles such as Independent Social Worker, Psychologist – Child and Adolescent, and Specialist Occupational Therapist. The submission period for interest ends on 28th March 2025. The entire process will be conducted electronically via the eTenderWales portal.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for providers specialising in child welfare services. Companies with experienced professionals in statutory assessments, holistic therapies, or advanced techniques like Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Theraplay are especially well-suited to apply. Given the comprehensive range of required services, including both individual practitioners and consortia, this tender process promotes vibrant competition and fosters potential for long-term partnerships with Swansea Council, thereby enhancing business credentials and market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Refresh of Framework Agreement for Therapies and Assessments

Notice Description

Swansea Council is seeking interest from providers who are suitably qualified and experienced 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 4: Psychologist - Child and Adolescent 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 Information

Lot 1

Swansea Council is refreshing certain lots of the framework agreement for Therapies and Assessments for Social Services Child and Family team. Swansea Council will be re-opening the the following Lots:- Lot 1: Independent Social Worker Lot 4: Psychologist - Child and Adolescent 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006563-2025
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
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
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

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