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title: "Therapeutic Services - Play Therapy"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Therapeutic Services - Play Therapy

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-270ff5ff-55bc-40a6-bd46-1f143700e73d

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## Summary

The Worcestershire County Council has issued a tender for Therapeutic Services - Play Therapy. The procurement falls under the services category with a classification for psychiatrist or psychologist services and additional classifications for guidance and counselling services. The tender is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 22nd May 2023. The contract period is set from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2026. The Council is looking for 3 preferred service providers to offer Play Therapy sessions to children and young people. The location for the services is in Worcester, postal code WR5 2NP, United Kingdom.

This tender by Worcestershire County Council for Therapeutic Services - Play Therapy presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations to engage in delivering essential services to support children and young people. Businesses in the psychiatrist or psychologist services, as well as guidance and counselling services sectors, are well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The deadline for submission is 22nd May 2023, providing interested businesses with a clear timeline to express their interest and participate in the process.

## Notice

Worcestershire Children First are seeking 3 preferred service providers who will be able to offer Play Therapy sessions to children and young people in a timely manner. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. 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/2265971c-576e-4750-8bc4-b8b68b71d53e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2023 at 09:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2265971c-576e-4750-8bc4-b8b68b71d53e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2265971c-576e-4750-8bc4-b8b68b71d53e
  14th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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