--- title: "HCC - 08/24 - Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES" published: "2024-08-12" --- # HCC - 08/24 - Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9da3d524-ccb6-4865-b02f-8a73e8dd5e45.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council is inviting tenders for the "Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People". This contract, classified under Community Health Services (CPV 85323000), aims to deliver countywide therapeutic support through community counselling and various creative therapies in Hertfordshire. The procurement process began on 12th August 2024 with a closing deadline for tender submissions by midday (12:00) on 30th September 2024. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and will last until 31st March 2029, including possible extensions. This open procedure seeks service providers capable of adhering to the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those offering counselling and creative therapies suitable for children and young people. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate. The contract value ranges between £800,000 to £1,600,000, allowing for substantial business growth for the winning bidder. Organisations with qualified personnel capable of delivering flexible, need-based support are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only offers financial benefits but also enables participants to contribute to the well-being of the local community through impactful therapeutic services. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People. Please Note: This procurement will be conducted in line with the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023 The aim of the Service is to deliver a countywide (Hertfordshire) community therapeutic offer supporting the needs of our Children and Young People (CYP), drawing on the many ways and modalities available within counselling. Those supporting CYP will be appropriately trained and qualified with the skills to offer a range of support from community counselling to creative therapies and other such clinically appropriate therapies. The provision will offer the opportunity for CYP to access support that is delivered flexibly according to their need(s) and/or emerging need(s), and which are appropriate to age and understanding. The Service has been broken in to the following Lots; Lot number Lot Title Lot 1 Community Counselling Lot 2 Community Therapies This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on 30th September 2024 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Additional information: Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People. Please Note: This procurement will be conducted in line with the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulation 2023 The aim of the Service is to deliver a countywide (Hertfordshire) community therapeutic offer supporting the needs of our Children and Young People (CYP), drawing on the many ways and modalities available within counselling. Those supporting CYP will be appropriately trained and qualified with the skills to offer a range of support from community counselling to creative therapies and other such clinically appropriate therapies. The provision will offer the opportunity for CYP to access support that is delivered flexibly according to their need(s) and/or emerging need(s), and which are appropriate to age and understanding. The Service has been broken in to the following Lots; Lot number Lot Title Lot 1 Community Counselling Lot 2 Community Therapies This procurement is an open process. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express an interest' and also 'opt in' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Tenderer you must complete and submit a Tender by the deadline of 12 noon on 30th September 2024 Please allow sufficient time to make your return, as Tender submissions cannot be uploaded and submitted after this return deadline. Please ensure that where possible documents are uploaded as a PDF and that file names are succinct. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents, and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. To access this opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Delivery Notes The Contract is for a core period of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a7e057-ca41-473a-8f0b-853102e2c260 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - ADULT CARE SERVICES | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a7e057-ca41-473a-8f0b-853102e2c260 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a7e057-ca41-473a-8f0b-853102e2c260 12th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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