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title: "Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework"
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# Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04c985c3-a3a8-4c1c-988d-fa096a7284d4

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has successfully completed the awarding phase for the "Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV code 85000000) and is carried out under the light touch regime of chapter 3, section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations. The framework agreement aims to commission therapeutic and specialist assessor services for Adopt South, a regional adoption agency that includes Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Isle of Wight Council. The contract, valued at £3.6 million, commenced on 7th October 2024 and will run until 6th October 2026. The procurement process was open to SMEs and VCSEs, with the tender period ending on 19th September 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services to expand their reach and portfolio by collaborating with a reputable local government body. Companies offering therapeutic services and specialist assessments for adoption support stand to benefit immensely from this framework. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement process's inclusivity and specific criteria, which encourage smaller enterprises to participate and grow within this sector.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council has established the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework under the light touch regime of chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations (PCRs) to commission therapeutic and specialist assessor services on behalf of Adopt South. Adopt South is a Regional Adoption Agency comprising of Hampshire County Council, Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council and Isle of Wight Council. This notice pertains to the award of Framework agreements to suppliers who have successfully enrolled onto the Framework. Please see link below for the list of suppliers awarded places onto the Framework. https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors Additional information: Please see attached link detailing suppliers who have been successfully added to the Open Framework https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0591ffa2-88d6-4934-9750-db0696f14725 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Framework under the light touch regime of chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations (PCRs) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO LINK AT SECTIONS 3 AND 5 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0591ffa2-88d6-4934-9750-db0696f14725

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0591ffa2-88d6-4934-9750-db0696f14725
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors

## Provenance

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