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title: "DN680571 - The Provision of a Framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services"
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# DN680571 - The Provision of a Framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1028ca3-929a-424a-b11b-8f603bb8b18d

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract to create a framework for Children/Family Therapeutic Services, under the Light-Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This framework is designed to offer various therapies in the East Midlands region, United Kingdom, from December 2023 to November 2027. The total contract value is £4,800,000, and it aims to improve family stability and mental health outcomes among young people and families. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the key dates include the tender period ending on 4th September 2023 and the contract award date on 30th October 2023. The framework covers a wide array of therapy services, including play therapies, creative therapies, attachment-focused parenting support, psychotherapy, and more.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in therapeutic services, counselling, mental health support, and related fields will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating, suppliers can expand their client base, enhance their service offerings, and contribute to significant social outcomes. The awarded suppliers include a mix of SMEs and larger organisations, indicating a broad acceptance of varied types and sizes of businesses in this framework.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council (the Council) is conducting a procurement to establish a Framework Agreement in accordance with the Light-Touch Regime requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The Council is inviting providers to join the Provision of Children/Family Therapeutic Services Framework. The aim of the Framework is to provide evidence-based therapeutic support to children/young people and families, * to promote attachment relationships, family stability and thus the best possible outcomes for all, * to improve the mental health & emotional wellbeing of young people and families accessing the service, thus promoting empowerment, strategies and resilience for the future, * to ensure the ongoing stability and security of permanence thus limiting the risk of family breakdown, * to increase therapeutic choice for parents/carers going through the adoption and/or Special Guardianship process, * to offer a timely service to children/young people and families which is proportionate to need, empowers individuals and does not create a 'therapy dependency'. The Framework will be cover the following types of therapy: Category 1 - Play Therapies Category 2 - Creative therapies Category 3 - Therapeutic/Attachment Focused Parenting Support & Programmes Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story Work Category 5 -Psychotherapy Category 6 - Sensory Integration Processing Therapy Category 7 - Group Programmes Category 8 - Special (Psychological) Assessments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8781cc6a-fef5-496e-8588-2239217e1302 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 22 |
| Supplier names | ALYSSA FITZPATRICK PLAY THERAPY; ASPIRE ALL; ATTACHMENT WORKS; BARNARDO'S; BROAD HORIZONS; CHARLOTTE JAGGAR; CHARNWOOD ARTS THERAPY SERVICE; CHROMA; CONNECT PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE; FAMILY ACTION; FAMILY FOCUSED; FAMILY SOCIETY - ADOPTION FOCUS; FRAMEWORK THERAPIES; INSPIRE ME EVENTS; JIGSAW PSYCHOLOGY; LAURA FRANK CONSULTING; LEESHA IRWIN ART PSYCHOTHERAPY; NURTURED ROOTS; OAKDALE THERAPIES; RUSSELL DICKS PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES; THE CHILD PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE; TIME2SHINE PLAY THERAPY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8781cc6a-fef5-496e-8588-2239217e1302
- 31 Jul 2023 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565e6789-86c0-4c69-b4c1-d92fe8b46519

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8781cc6a-fef5-496e-8588-2239217e1302
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565e6789-86c0-4c69-b4c1-d92fe8b46519
  31st July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0dc35fe6-552d-ee11-8123-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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