--- title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-13" --- # Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-108366ad-49a9-4404-aa40-7d05e0526f44.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council is seeking suppliers for the "Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework" under the healthcare and social work services industry category. This tender is in the active stage and the procurement will follow an open procedure (above threshold). The process aims to establish a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement for commissioning therapeutic support services. The tender involves multiple lots, including psychotherapy, creative or physical therapy, family therapy, parental group work, therapeutic short breaks, life story work, specialist assessments, staff training in therapeutic approaches, and clinical psychology input. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and end on 31 March 2027, with an optional extension until 31 March 2029. The tender period ends on 20 January 2025. The services are to be delivered in various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and therapeutic services, particularly those offering psychotherapy, physical therapy, family therapy, and clinical psychology. The framework agreement allows suppliers to engage in long-term contracts, encouraging growth and stability within their practice. Businesses with expertise in training and providing therapeutic services, especially those capable of offering innovative approaches to child and family therapy, will find this opportunity highly beneficial. The comprehensive scope of the lots allows diverse therapeutic approaches, enabling various service providers to participate and contribute to the well-being of children and families in the specified regions. ## Notice Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in the tender process with the intention of establishing a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement to support the commissioning of therapeutic support services procured by NCT. The services will be categorised into the following Lots, which are described in further detail in the service specification provided with the ITT: - Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child. - Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only. - Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay. - Lot 4 - Parental group work. - Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child. - Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work. - Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers). - Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches. - Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input 'in-house' directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required. The agreement will have an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and running until 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional two years, up to 31 March 2029. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Dec 2024 at 10:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088 - 12 Dec 2024 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088 - 12 Dec 2024 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b19d8744-502b-44ea-92ff-acfc502f4088 13th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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