--- title: "Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043621" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043621" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043621.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043621.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands Buyer: TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043621 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043621) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043621.json) ## Summary This procurement process is initiated by Telford and Wrekin Council for the provision of "Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS)" in the West Midlands, specifically categorized under "Social Services". The procurement applies a selective, Restricted procedure and is covered by GPA, involving participation from several regional councils including Staffordshire, Birmingham, and Coventry among others. The contract value is £231,711,000, and involves a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) with an ongoing application process. The location focus is the UKG region, specifically the West Midlands. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase as of July 2025, with the deadline for the tender period now extended to February 2029. This opportunity can significantly expand business prospects, particularly for firms specialising in social work, therapy, psychological assessment, and family support services. Businesses providing services ranging from play therapy to psychological assessments and family mediation will find this tender particularly suitable. With multiple lots covering diverse services, firms with capabilities in various child and family support sectors can strengthen their market presence. The DPS allows for continuous application, ensuring that businesses can align their services with public sector requirements over time, providing ample opportunities for contract awards and business expansion. ## Notice Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following WM LAs and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS. These include the following - Staffordshire CC, Birmingham CT CIC, Coventry CC, Dudley MBC, County of Herefordshire DC, Sandwell CT, Shropshire Council, Solihull MBC, Stoke-on-Trent CC, Borough of Telford and Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire CC, Wolverhampton CC, Worcestershire CC, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham CC, Sandwell MBC, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG.Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. New providers can apply at any time.Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Call-Off competition will be be put out inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS Approved Provider list relating to the particular Lot. ### Lot Information Lot 01 Therapy Lot 1 - Therapy - consists of 25 different Categories - Category 1 - Play Therapy, Category 2 - Thera play, Category 3 - Therapeutic/Attachment focused parenting support, Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story work, Category 5 - Psychotherapy, Category 6 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Category 7 - Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Category 8 - Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy, Category 9 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child, Category 10 - Multi Systemic Therapy, Category 11 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Category 12 - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (branch of CBT), Category 13 - Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS) , Category 14 - Educational Psychotherapy, Category 15 - Art, Category 16 - Music, Category 17 - Drama, Category 18 - Lego therapy, Category 19 - Dance Movement Therapy, Category 20 - Group Programmes, Category 21 - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Category 22 - Secure Base / Safe Base Parenting Programme, Category 23 - Therapeutic support for sexualised behaviour/ sexually harmful behaviour, Category 24 - Specialist Assessment, Category 25 - Counselling Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 02 Psychological Assessment The type of Psychological Assessment required to be undertaken by the Provider will depend on whether it is Court directed or whether the Lead Council/Contracting Authority is directing the work. The requirement will be identified within the initial referral and detailed within the ISA (Individual Service Agreement). Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 03 Parent and Child Community Parenting Assessment The service will be provided to parents and their children who are required to undertake an assessment of their parenting capacity and / or ability. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 04 Parent and Child Residential Parenting Assessment Residential Parenting Assessments conducted in a Residential Family Centre are intended to provide robust, fair and evidence based assessments of parenting skills and capability for Local Authorities and the Courts. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 05 Supervised Contact Supervised contact will be required to ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of a child during contact with family. It also assists in building and sustaining positive relationships. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 06 Family Group Conference A family group conference is a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child who is at risk, often with support from an advocate. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 07 Mediation The purpose of this service is to support families who are in conflict, meet with an independent trained mediator to help them settle their differences. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 08 Secure Transport The purpose of this service is to offer Secure Transport/ supported transport in circumstances where a child (ren) or young person(s) cannot be transported safely. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 09 Occupational Therapy This service aims to support children and young people to be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives and to function to the best of their ability. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 10 Speech and Language Therapy This service aims to provide treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 11 Independent Person Service This service aim is for an Independent Person required to take part in the criteria review of children and young people in Secure Accommodation or SAR under Regulation 15 of the Children (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 1991. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 12 Form F The aim of this service is to primarily identify whether an applicant or applicants are suitable to be approved as foster carers, determine which kind of fostering and consider any terms of approval. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 13 Form C This service aims to gather information about whether or not a specific family member is able to provide care to a child in the short term and long term. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 14 Special Guardianship Order (SGO) This service aims to complete a special guardianship order assessment to determine the suitability of the proposed Special Guardian/s. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 15 SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services This service aims to deliver Mediation by an independent third party (facilitator) and is designed to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about EHC needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities to make arrangements for parents and young people to receive information about mediation so that they can take part in mediation if they so choose before a possible appeal to the Tribunal. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 16 Return Home Interviews The purpose of this service is to gain in-depth discussions and identify and deal with any harm the child has suffered. Also to understand and try to address the reasons why the child or young person ran away, help the child feel safe and understand that they have options to prevent repeat instances of them running away. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 17 Positive Behaviour Support The purpose of this service is to provide the right support for a person, their family and friends to help people lead a meaningful life and learn new skills without unnecessary restrictions. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 18 Parental Advocacy Service This service will aim to provide Advocacy to help people who have substantial difficulty to, say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 19 Children And Young People Mentoring And Advice This service will assist a child or young person to come through their current difficulties and stresses and be able to lead self-fulfilling lives and build for the future. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. Lot 20 Positive Activities/One Day Experiences This service will offer an opportunity to provide professionally organised activities, giving experiences for children and young people that they wouldn't normally get in their everyday lives. Renewal: The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it's intentions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038379-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £231,711,000 | | 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 | TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire | | Local authority | Shropshire | | Electoral ward | Abbey | | Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 15:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038379-2025 - 26 Sep 2024 at 12:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030791-2024 - 31 Jan 2024 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003273-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.shropshire.gov.uk - http://www.telford.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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