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Provision of School Based Therapeutic Intervention Service - Play/Art/Creative Therapy

East Lothian Council

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02 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is initiating an open tender process for the "Provision of School Based Therapeutic Intervention Service – Play/Art/Creative Therapy." This initiative focuses on delivering therapeutic interventions for children and young people aged 5 to 14, in line with GIRFEC principles and trauma-informed practices. The procurement falls under the services category and is located in the East Lothian Council area, UKM73. The tender's submission deadline is 3rd August 2026, with electronic submissions accepted via the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, and contracts are expected to be awarded starting from 3rd August 2026. The overall contract period is three years, with a potential extension of up to twelve months.

This tender presents significant business growth potential for service providers in the therapeutic and mental health sectors, particularly those offering play, art, and creative therapies that support the emotional needs of young individuals and their families. Qualified businesses that demonstrate a commitment to trauma-responsive approaches and are equipped with staff registered with the British Association of Art Therapists or the British Association of Play Therapists would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract includes community benefits, aligning with the Council's aim of nurturing mental health and well-being within the community, thereby contributing to wider societal goals while promoting business engagement in public service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of School Based Therapeutic Intervention Service - Play/Art/Creative Therapy

Notice Description

The requirement is for a therapeutic intervention service for children and young people, between the ages of 5 - 14 years. In line with the principles of GIRFEC , the Council is committed to promoting, supporting and nurturing children and young people's mental health and well-being. The Council also has a commitment to trauma responsive approaches and practice. The service provider must be able to demonstrate their own commitment to trauma informed practice and GIRFEC principles. The Service will complement existing supports and will be one of many interventions available to support children and young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint an external Service Provider that is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a therapeutic intervention service for children and young people aged 5-14. The Service Provider will provide 1:1 therapeutic interventions for children and young people, as well as supporting the families and adults around those children to better meet their emotional needs. The model of service delivery will sit within a therapeutic and trauma informed framework that draws upon resilience and strength-based methodologies to provide children and young people with an opportunity to explore and process their difficulties within the context of a trusting and supportive relationship and to find their own ways of addressing the issues. Service delivery to primary aged children will incorporate play or art-based methods and may include supporting parents/carers to take into account the age and developmental stage of the child.. Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of East Lothian Council in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime.

Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by up to 12 months on 1 occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836330
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559313
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Prior to expiry of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

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