Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 May 2026 at 08:24

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has initiated a contracting process for the "Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026," under the main industry category of health services. This procurement, which is focused on delivering therapy and support for young individuals under Special Guardianship Orders, primarily takes place in Bristol, United Kingdom. As of 21 May 2026, the procurement process is at the tender update stage, with key dates indicating that awards have already been made as of April 2026. The procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with an emphasis on patient choice, and the process involves direct awards without the prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities, particularly for qualified therapists capable of providing face-to-face therapy in Bristol. Suitable businesses for this bidding process include those specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in therapeutic services for children and young people. The established three-year contract, with a possible one-year extension, offers a stable platform for growth. Both existing providers and new entrants stand to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their foothold within the South West England health services sector. The therapy services are funded by the Department for Education via the Adoption Support Fund, adding a robust dimension to this venture.

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Notice Title

Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026

Notice Description

Providers for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGO's). The placements service will use this Approved Provider List (APL) contract to directly award individual bespoke packages of therapy for children who are cared for by a special guardian. Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with a Special Guardianship Order who have spent a period of time in care. The therapy itself is funded by the DfE via the Adoption Support Fund. Providers must be qualified therapists. Providers must be able to provide face-to-face therapy in Bristol. The APL is being set up for Direct Awards under PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice) These are existing services and existing and new providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Providers for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGO's). The placements service will use this Approved Provider List (APL) contract to directly award individual bespoke packages of therapy for children who are cared for by a special guardian. Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with a Special Guardianship Order who have spent a period of time in care. The therapy itself is funded by the DfE via the Adoption Support Fund. Providers must be qualified therapists. Providers must be able to provide face-to-face therapy in Bristol. The APL is being set up for Direct Awards under PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice) Contract term - 3 + 1 This is an existing service for new and existing Providers The Providers who have been awarded as of 01/04/2026 are as follows; Adam Kishtainy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Blue Octopus Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Bristol Creative Therapy Centre C.I.C Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Chiltern Music Therapy Buckinghamshire NUTS Code UKK Chroma Hertfordshire NUTS Code UKK Family Compass CIC Devon NUTS Code UKK - South West England Holistic Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Jackdaw Play Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Maddie Summer Play Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England MusicSpace Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Paula Kirby Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Redcatch Community Garden Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Rowan Tree Play Therapy Gloucestershire NUTS Code UKK - South West England Sheffield Music Therapy Derbyshire NUTS Code UKK Sisu Therapeutic Services CIC Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England The Bridge Foundation Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Therapeutic Play Services Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Toto Therapeutic Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Ubuntu Play and Creative Therapies Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Conflict of interest procedures were managed in line with internal governance and PSR regulations. The award decision maker was the Procurement Business Partner and relevant Executive Director for these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046777-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWARDED SUPPLIERS OUTLINED ABOVE

Further Information

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