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title: "Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Regio"
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# Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Regio

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6e6

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council, on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE), is undertaking a tender process titled "Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region". This procurement falls within the guidance and counselling services category and aims to establish a multi-provider framework to address the therapeutic needs of adopted children in the ACE region, encompassing areas within Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Coventry, Solihull, and Herefordshire. The procurement, which is currently at the active stage, employs an open procedure method and has a total contract value of £4,000,000. The initial contract terms are set for 18 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months based on performance and funding availability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for specialised service providers in therapeutic areas, particularly those offering counselling and guidance services designed for children and families. Businesses that focus on child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, and related therapeutic interventions would be particularly well-positioned to compete for contracts. The structured framework's open nature allows providers to join and apply for multiple service lots, fostering collaborative approaches to meet diverse therapeutic requirements across the partnering local authorities.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) has commissioned a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers to meet the therapeutic needs of adopted children and families within the ACE region and for children placed out of county. The framework will be managed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Adoption Central England ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding.

### Lot Information

Play Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Therapeutic/Attachment Focused Parenting Support

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Therapeutic Life Story work

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Sensory Integration Processing Therapy/Therapeutic Listening Programme

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Child Hypnotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Systemic / Multi Systemic Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Video Interaction Guidance

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dialectical Therapy (branch of CBT)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Reducing Anxiety Management Plan (RAMP)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS)

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Educational Psychotherapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Art Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Music Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Drama Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Theraplay

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Lego Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Dance Movement Therapy

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Group Programmes

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

Specialist Assessment

Warwickshire CC, on behalf of ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council, has put in place a multi provider framework of therapeutic providers. The framework will be divided into 25 individual lots of therapies. The procurement was an open procedure. These services may be subject to modifications and changes in order to meet the changing needs of the Council and the service and increases or decreases in funding Additional information: The initial contract term will be for 17 months however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and funding availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023915-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,856,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | COVENTRY CC; COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL; HEREFORDSHIRE CC; SOLIHULL MBC; WORCESTERSHIRE CC |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4SA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, TLG32 Solihull, TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ADELIE PSYCHOLOGY; BEACON FAMILY SERVICES; BELONG THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT; BUTTON TREE PLAY AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY; DR BILLY SMYTHE; DR HAYLEY SMITH; DR LEA PSYCHOLOGY; HAPPY SENSES CHILDREN'S THERAPY; JOANNE KING FAMILY THERAPY; MUSIC THERAPY WORK; NATURE AND NURTURE PSYCHOLOGY; PLAY THERAPY WITH PHILIPPA; PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (PSYCAF; RED ROBIN THERAPEUTIC SERVICES; TOUCAN FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023915-2021
- 1 Jun 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012148-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.coventry.gov.uk
- https://www.csw-jets.co.uk
- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/102/contents/made
- https://www.solihull.gov.uk
- https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- https://www.warwicskhire.gov.uk
- https://www.worchestershire.gov.uk

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