--- title: "ADOPTION SUPPORT ATTACHMENT THERAPY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CUMBERLAND COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-09" --- # ADOPTION SUPPORT ATTACHMENT THERAPY Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0918765b-55c8-4526-aa8e-944c9c9b5ee1.json) ## Summary Cumberland Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Adoption Support: Attachment Therapy service, aimed at fostering strong, lasting relationships and attachments between children and their adoptive families, thus preventing adoption breakdowns. The contract, procured through an open procedure, has been awarded to Dr Nici Long and covers a period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each. The total value of the contract, including potential uplifts but excluding VAT, is estimated to be £190,000. This contract falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is primarily focused on servicing regions within England. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in developmental therapy, child welfare, and family support services. The open procedure ensures a level playing field, allowing a broader spectrum of qualified providers to compete. Businesses adept in delivering resilient family support structures and possessing expertise in attachment therapy are well-suited to benefit from this contract. Opportunities for additional work through contract extensions and service uplifts could further bolster business growth within the stipulated timeframe. ## Notice The Council is procuring an Adoption Support: Attachment Therapy service. The provision of developmental attachment therapy plays a crucial role in helping children and their adoptive families to develop strong lasting relationships and attachments, therefore preventing adoption breakdowns. Please refer to the tender documents on The Chest for full details. . The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of THREE years with the successful tenderer. There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council. The lowest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years excluding VAT. The highest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years plus the TWO optional extensions of 12 MONTHS. The highest estimated value also includes potential uplifts, but excludes VAT. Extension and uplift amounts are indicative only and the council does not guarantee these at this stage. Any extensions / uplifts will be confirmed with successful providers. For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk). Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5ed4b2-8ee8-4e69-bcd3-5f024315b58a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £190,000 | | 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA1 1RD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DR NICI LONG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2024 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5ed4b2-8ee8-4e69-bcd3-5f024315b58a - 14 May 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd22f33-c17c-49be-9418-bdd92a12b919 - 14 May 2024 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d3c0bb-7268-4428-9192-a7b13227f6c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5ed4b2-8ee8-4e69-bcd3-5f024315b58a 9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cd22f33-c17c-49be-9418-bdd92a12b919 14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20d3c0bb-7268-4428-9192-a7b13227f6c3 14th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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