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

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037245

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## Summary

The Warwickshire County Council, on behalf of Adoption Central England, has completed the award process for the "Second Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and Placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region." This procurement is focused on guidance and counselling services, and it involves multiple lots for various therapeutic interventions. The framework will be active until 28 February 2025, providing services within the Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Coventry, Solihull, and Herefordshire regions.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in therapeutic services such as play therapy, counselling, and art therapy to expand their operations. With multiple lots available, businesses can compete for contracts tailored to their expertise. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a fair and transparent process for suppliers to participate and secure contracts within this specialised field.

## 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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

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 contract will be for the remaining term of the framework to 28 February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036655-2022 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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; HEREFORDSHIRE CC; SOLIHULL MBC; WORCESTERSHIRE CC |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANNABEL MAITLAND; BUILDING BRIDGES PLAY THERAPY; CHILDREN'S THERAPY SOLUTIONS; HELP FOR PSYCHOLOGY; ICS OPERATIONS LIMITED T/A XYLA DIGITAL THERAPY CHILDRENS YOUNG PERSONS; LEESHA IRWIN ART PSYCHOTHERAPY; MB COUNSELLING SERVICES; PEARS THERAPY; POPPIES PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES; STORYWISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2022 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036655-2022
- 3 Oct 2022 at 08:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027635-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home
- https://www.coventry.gov.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.worchestershire.gov.uk

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