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title: "NW2023/10 The Child and Families (4-13 years inclusive) Therapeutic offer"
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# NW2023/10 The Child and Families (4-13 years inclusive) Therapeutic offer

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d68e442-c92a-4884-b719-b4f1c63bbffa

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## Summary

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is inviting tenders for the provision of the Child and Families Therapeutic Pathway in Norfolk and Waveney. This service aims to provide support for children aged 4-13 and their families, focusing on needs-led emotional wellbeing and mental health. The contract, valued at £8,750,000 GBP, is open for participation via the Atamis e-sourcing portal until 15th September 2023. The contract runs for an initial 3-year period, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 5 years. The main procurement category is services within the health services classification.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and families. Suitable organisations should have experience in supporting individuals with trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in addressing wider family challenges such as education, employment, and substance misuse are well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage with the collaborative approach involving local authorities, VCSE, and NHS healthcare services.

## Notice

The Child and Families Therapeutic Pathway will offer needs led, emotional wellbeing and mental health support, for children (aged 4-13 years inclusive) and their families across Norfolk and Waveney, with the overall aim to help children to achieve their goals and have improved mental health. Children who access support from this pathway are likely to be experiencing trauma, anxiety, low mood/depression, and self-harm. The provider will be experienced in providing support and promoting recovery for these kinds of issues through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, in a holistic way. It is also recognised that the families of children and young people accessing this pathway may have a variety of other challenges which may be impacting the whole family's emotional wellbeing and mental health needs e.g. education & employment, housing, drug and alcohol misuse etc. It is expected that the successful provider of this pathway will work to ensure the holistic needs of these families are met; through direct support and working in partnership with other specialist organisations. Key Project outcomes will include but are not limited to: CYP Receiving advice and guidance CYP receiving one to one or group therapeutic interventions per year % of CYP in receipt of service who report 'measurable improvement' in their mental health and wellbeing through routine collection of routine outcome measures % of CYP referral/drop ins accepted or supported towards relevant/appropriate service Engagement with a variety of specialist organisations to meet wider family related needs. Engage and support a provider collaborative - to include Local Authority, VCSE, and NHS health care services To register your interest in this opportunity please visit https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Project Reference C199138 Please note this opportunity is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years, a maximum of 5 years in total. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Project Reference C199138 Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06c049c-36b1-419f-aa03-b678112f396e |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,750,000 |
| 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 | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2023 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06c049c-36b1-419f-aa03-b678112f396e
- 7 Aug 2023 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50eaed6c-295a-428d-8720-331b370f33ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d06c049c-36b1-419f-aa03-b678112f396e
  8th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50eaed6c-295a-428d-8720-331b370f33ba
  7th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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