Tender

Behaviour as Communication Intervention

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxfordshire County Council has initiated a tender process for a contract titled "Behaviour as Communication Intervention." The procurement, categorised under primary and secondary education services, is directed towards delivering a programme to assist Looked After Children in Oxfordshire. The project aims to support both children and adults involved in the care setting by fostering a more trauma-informed approach. The procurement stage is active and is using an open, below-threshold competition method. The deadline for submissions is 2nd September 2025, with the service expected to commence on 1st April 2026 for a duration of three years, with an optional extension for an additional two years. This opportunity is located in Oxfordshire, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in educational services, child welfare, or trauma-informed care practices. Businesses capable of implementing structured programmes that offer targeted interventions and support systems for children and adults will find this contract particularly beneficial. The evaluation will prioritise quality, with 90% of the weight allocated to quality questions covering operations, implementation, user engagement, and monitoring. This significant focus on quality highlights the Council's commitment to impactful, long-term solutions, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to grow within the public sector and establish a strong local presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Behaviour as Communication Intervention

Notice Description

We are seeking a service that delivers a programme to support Looked After Children who are struggling to feel a sense of belonging or have their needs met in school. It is also to include targeted interventions to support the adults particularly those working with CWCF, enabling them to adopt a more trauma-informed, relational and restorative approach to their practice. This service is to start 1st April 2026 for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The primary service users of this work is to help children who are particularly dysregulated or unsettled to get 'back on track' by ensuring the adults around them are better equipped, supported and connected in their response. This service must meet the needs of residents in the administrative areas of Oxfordshire, including Children We Care For who are residing both in-county and out of county.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043293-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Priscilla Opare Mintah
Contact Email
startwellprocurement@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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