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title: "Adoption Support Therapies (Call-Off Stage Two) Therapeutic Services & Specialist Assessors"
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# Adoption Support Therapies (Call-Off Stage Two) Therapeutic Services & Specialist Assessors

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e002af4-8b13-4de6-8682-b47032d39249

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## Summary

Hampshire County Council has conducted a call-off exercise under the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework (CS23903A/B) to provide therapeutic services and specialist assessments for adoptive children and families on behalf of Adopt South, a partnership of various local councils including Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. This selective procurement method was initiated under the light touch regime outlined in the Public Contract Regulations, with the framework starting from 7th October 2024 and running until 6th October 2027. The total value of call-offs under this framework is up to £3,600,000, focusing on social work and related services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and assessment services for adoptive families. The framework remains open for suppliers, providing ongoing chances for SMEs and VCSEs to participate and secure contracts. Businesses with expertise in therapeutic services, particularly those with a focus on social work and related services, would be well-suited to compete. Diverse suppliers, including large organisations, SMEs, and sole traders like Sussex Psychology Services Ltd and Barnardo's, have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the inclusive nature of the procurement process which encourages broad participation.

## Notice

Hampshire County Council conducted a call off exercise off the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework referenced CS23903 for the provision of therapeutic services and specialist assessments for adoptive children and families on behalf of Adopt South the regional adoption agency (RAA) partnership that provides adoption services for Hampshire County Council, Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council, and Southampton City Council. This Framework was procured under the light touch regime of chapter 3 section 7 of the Public Contract Regulations (PCRs) and commenced on the 07th October 2024 which coincided with the publication of the call off opportunity. The Framework remains open throughout its lifetime for suppliers to enrol onto and apply for the call off opportunity. Please see link below to the Children's Services open framework information about contractors https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors for details of initial suppliers that have been awarded a call off contract for the Adoption Support Therapies Open Framework. The Children's Services open framework information about contractors page will be updated as further suppliers are awarded call offs during the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The total value of call offs made under the Framework is up to PS3,600,000. The value of the call off will be dependant on placement numbers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153e6eb7-e66b-45a8-aadb-d779fbdf935d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 6 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S; CRISP AND CRANE TRAINING; DR JAMES BOURNE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY; DR M HENNING-PUGH T/A NURTURING MINDS PSYCHOLOGY; DR SHARON MCKINNON; DR TANYA GRIFFITHS LTD TRADING AS HAVEN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY PRACTIC; FAMILY FUTURES; HOLISTIC HEALTH; JOY PERRY T/A TALKING JOURNEYS COUNSELLING; KAREN SMITH COUNSELLING; KAYLEIGH RAINBIRD T/A RAINBIRD PARENT-CHILD THERAPY; LYNNE DAVIS PSYCHOTHERAPY; NIKOLA CHOUDHURY T/A KOLAS SPACE; NO LIMITS (SOUTH; RUTH KEEPENCE T/A SUNSHINE PLAY THERAPY; SENSE INCLUSION; SHARON TILING T/A THE RAINBOW PRACTICE; SHARON WHITFIELD PLAY THERAPY; SOLENT THERAPEUTIC SERVICES; SUN CONNECTIONS; SUSSEX PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES; THE CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153e6eb7-e66b-45a8-aadb-d779fbdf935d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/153e6eb7-e66b-45a8-aadb-d779fbdf935d
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors

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