--- title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-12" --- # Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ec0767d-78a6-44a5-bd47-19e5dc6bd43f.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council is seeking suppliers for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) to participate in the Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework. This procurement, focused on health and social work services, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for therapeutic support services across various categories such as psychotherapy, creative therapies, family therapy, parental group work, therapeutic breaks, and specialist assessments. The procurement process is in the tender stage with significant deadlines, including a closing date for tender submissions on 20 January 2025. The initial contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension up to 31 March 2029. The framework is budgeted at a maximum of £1,300,000 annually, exclusive of VAT. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in therapeutic, psychological, and social work services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive procurement approach under the Light Touch Regime as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Companies capable of delivering a wide array of therapeutic services and training are well-suited to compete for this tender. The framework's flexible and expansive nature means that awarded suppliers will have access to a recurring service demand throughout the contract period, promoting sustainable business growth and influence within the health and social care sector in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. ## 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, making four years in total. The contract has a maximum annual budget of PS1,300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for delivering the requirements set out in the tender documents. This figure represents the estimated annual spend, though actual spend will be demand-led. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f019e12-22f1-4c26-9f99-ab93d073e87e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,200,000 | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f019e12-22f1-4c26-9f99-ab93d073e87e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f019e12-22f1-4c26-9f99-ab93d073e87e 12th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home Interested suppliers can register on the NCT e-Procurement portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home) to apply to this opportunity and access the tender documents. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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