--- title: "TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c28" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040c28" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c28.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c28.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOLTON COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-16" --- # TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c28 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040c28) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040c28.json) ## Summary The Borough Council of Bolton, acting as the Lead Authority for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council, and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, has initiated a tender process for the Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) in the social work and related services category. The system will encompass psychotherapy, family therapy, creative therapy, and specialist assessments. The tender has a total value of 600,000 GBP and is structured into four lots. The deadline for submission is 15th November 2023. This tender by the Borough Council of Bolton presents business growth opportunities for therapeutic service providers catering to adopted children and adoptees. The procurement process involves a rigorous assessment of service providers' qualifications to ensure the delivery of high-quality therapeutic support. Businesses specialising in psychotherapy, family therapy, creative therapy, and specialist assessments are well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts under this flexible purchasing system. Interested bidders should focus on demonstrating both the quality of their services and their commitment to social value in their submissions. ## Notice The Borough Council of Bolton (the Lead Authority) on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (known as "Adoption Now) is prepared to receive tenders for an Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Flexible Purchasing System will comprise of selected therapeutic service providers for adopted children and adoptees. These services are mostly funded through The Adoption Support Fund. Families will be assessed for suitability by Adoption Now. It will be split into 4 Lots: Lot 1 - Psychotherapy Lot 2 - Family Therapy Lot 3 - Creative Therapy Lot 4 - Specialist Assessments ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Psychotherapy Lot 1) Psychotherapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to support children and individuals to gain deeper insight into the issues they face, express and process their feelings in a safe and supportive relationship, and develop strategies to cope and heal from trauma. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support. Lot 2) Family Therapy Lot 2) Family Therapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to identify and address issues within a family, improve communication, build stronger relationships, and enable the family to move on from their problems. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support. This Lot includes Parent training courses. Lot 3) Creative Therapy Lot 3) Creative Therapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to offer a safe space, creative materials, and activities to help children and individuals explore, understand, and process their feelings through creative arts, and make positive changes in their life. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support. Lot 4) Specialist Assessments Lot 4) Specialist Assessments - delivery of an assessment of need which requires a more specialist skill set or discipline which cannot be delivered within Adoption Now resources. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to undertake the assessment, which must be led and delivered by a professional (professional oversight only is not permitted) and result in a therapeutic plan for a child or family. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030393-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL1 1RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central | | Westminster constituency | Bolton North East | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2023 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030393-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bolton.gov.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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