Planning

Framework Agreement for Independent Psychologists during Permanence Orders

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Mar 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a Framework Agreement for Independent Psychologists during Permanence Orders as part of their planned procurement process. This tender, with a projected value of £400,000, aims to engage psychologists specialising in expert psychological assessments for children involved in permanence order proceedings. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 1st May 2019. The services will be delivered within the City of Edinburgh, providing an essential resource for looked after and accommodated children in the context of their care requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in providing psychological services, particularly those with expertise in child psychology, court evidence, and psychological assessments. Companies with a strong background in working with vulnerable children and those experienced with legal frameworks governing permanence orders would be exceptionally well-suited to compete. As the framework may eventually involve multiple suppliers, businesses can benefit from the chance to establish a long-term relationship with the Council, potentially leading to consistent work as requirements arise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Independent Psychologists during Permanence Orders

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to implement a Framework Agreement of Psychologists (with experience of providing expert psychological assessments reports and court evidence in permanence order proceedings relating to children) to provide independent psychological assessments as part of permanence order applications, for looked after and accommodated children.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The city of Edinburgh Council intends to implement a framework agreement for the supply of Independent Psychological Assessments during permanence order applications for looked after and accommodated children. A framework agreement is a contract held with multiple suppliers, in essence it creates a reliable database of capable suppliers which can then be instructed by the Council when needed. Under this framework it is hoped we will obtain a number of suppliers with varying experience, specialities and knowledge, as to ensure there are no gaps in the provision. It is intended that this framework will facilitate the future placement of psychologists with permanence order applications, improving the timeliness, quality and compliance of the service provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000577599
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348621
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Paula Deegan
Contact Email
paula.deegan@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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