--- title: "Buckinghamshire Therapies Approved Provider List (APL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-04" --- # Buckinghamshire Therapies Approved Provider List (APL) Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5838953-eb71-4e3d-a1df-ad0b4bc031b8.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is inviting suitably qualified physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists to apply for inclusion in the Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL). This list will serve as the main source for therapy provision to children aged 0-25 with Educational Health Care Plans in Buckinghamshire. The entry to the list is open from 4th April 2024 and will continue until 31st March 2025, with a possible extension of up to 12 months. The Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL) opportunity presents a non-competitive procurement process for therapists wishing to provide responsive services to children in educational settings not covered by existing contracts. With an initial value of £328,000, this 'light touch' procurement process aims to expedite applicant reviews within 10 working days. Businesses specialising in health services and social work in the South East region of the United Kingdom are encouraged to participate in this opportunity for potential business growth. ## Notice Buckinghamshire Council (BC) is seeking to create an approved provider list (TAPL) of suitably qualified physiotherapists (PT), occupational therapists (OT) and speech and language therapists (SaLT) to Buckinghamshire children who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Therapists appointed on this List MUST have current HCPC registration. The Therapies Approved Provider List (TAPL) will be Buckinghamshire Council's main route for sourcing spot therapy provision of SaLT, OT and PT. Providers who have signed up to the APL will, as required, provide support to Buckinghamshire children and young people, aged 0-25 who have an EHCP with a therapy need identified in Appendix F and attend an educational setting not covered by the CYP Integrated Therapies contract. Therapists delivering services on behalf of BC must be able to provide services that are responsive to the needs of the child with whom they are supporting. The APL will be open for new applications from the date of publication of the documents and will remain open for new applications from therapists at any time during the APL term. A 'due diligence' process will be applied to all applicants applying to join the list which includes confirmation of registration and insurances, an appropriately robust financial status, and appropriate safeguarding measures are in place e.g. DBS validation. This is not a competitive tender process. Therapists wishing to apply to deliver services are requested to register on the Council's portal www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk, express and interest in this procurement, download and return completed in full the relevant documentation (specifications, contract terms and conditions and application form) which is available for download. The Therapies APL will open for entry from 4th April 2024 and will remain open to new applications until 31 March 2025 with the option to be extended for up to 12 months. TAPL is considered a "light touch" procurement. The anticipated value of all works under this APL is PS328,000 for the initial term of one year. Entry to the list will be reviewed annually, individual contract details such as length and value will be variable depending on services provided but benchmarking will be carried out. The Service aims to process applicants to the TAPL in a timely manner and hopes to achieve this within 10 working days subject to a complete and comprehensive response from Providers. Successful applicants will be required to sign a Contract prior to any work being carried out. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f85940-781c-4975-a5e6-40afd365db19 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £328,000 | | 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | AYLESBURY | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP20 1UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Aylesbury North | | Westminster constituency | Aylesbury | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2024 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f85940-781c-4975-a5e6-40afd365db19 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3f85940-781c-4975-a5e6-40afd365db19 4th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5877eb2b-ccf0-ee11-8129-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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