--- title: "CSW WCC - Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)" published: "2021-06-07" --- # CSW WCC - Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e35dfb8-17d0-44f4-a96f-f97528567d5f.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is seeking tenders for the refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework aimed at supporting children adopted and placed under Special Guardianship Orders in the Adoption Central England (ACE) region. This initiative encompasses an open procurement process which will culminate on 30th June 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1st September 2021 to 28th February 2023. The framework will host 25 Lots, focusing on guidance and counselling services, to serve various local authorities, including Herefordshire and Coventry. Interested providers must register with the Council's e-tendering system, CSW-JETS, to partake in this opportunity. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, including guidance and counselling. Companies that can supply high-quality assessments and therapeutic interventions in line with the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) criteria would find this procurement particularly beneficial. The initiative aims to enhance therapeutic options available to families undergoing the adoption process, fostering engagement and positive outcomes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to compete for this framework, given the recurring nature of this procurement, which seeks to continuously improve service delivery in the ACE region. ## Notice This is a refresh of the current Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region, providers who already have a place on the framework do not need to reapply for this tender opportunity. Warwickshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) wish to refresh and commission a multi provider framework with 25 Lots from therapeutic providers to meet the therapeutic needs of adopted children and families within the ACE region and for children placed out of county. The framework will be managed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Adoption Central England ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council. The provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes have been met. These reports will be provide to the purchasing Local Authority. The aim of the service is to increase therapeutic choice for parents/carers going through the adoption and/or SGO process. The framework will provide ACE with therapeutic providers who can provide high quality assessments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with the ASF criteria. The therapies funded via the ASF are those identified to help achieve the following positive outcomes: ? Improved relationships with friends, family members, teachers and school staff, ? Improved engagement with learning, ? Improved emotional regulation and behaviour management, ? Improved confidence and ability to enjoy a positive family life and social relationships. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this procurement must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this procurement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) | | Additional buyers | SHARED SERVICE (CSW) | | Locality | COVENTRY, SOLIHULL, WARWICKSHIRE, NORTH WARWICKSHIRE, NUNEATON AND BEDWORTH, RUGBY, STRATFORD, WARWICK COUNCILS AND SOLIHULL COMMUNITY HOUSING | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5RR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2021 at 09:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 - 7 Jun 2021 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 - 7 Jun 2021 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 - 7 Jun 2021 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 - 1 Jun 2021 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2acd622c-b94a-47f8-8414-3121e849b442 7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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