--- title: "Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c786" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c786" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c786.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c786.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-12" --- # Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c786 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c786) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c786.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender for the Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework. Classified under Health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), this procurement pertains to various therapeutic support services. Covering regions UKF24 and UKF25, the procurement stage is currently active and involves an open procedure for suppliers. The tender process will conclude on 20 January 2025, with services expected to commence on 1 April 2025, lasting initially until 31 March 2027, with a possible extension up to 31 March 2029. The contract has an estimated annual budget of £1,300,000 exclusive of VAT. This tender provides numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in therapeutic services, including psychotherapy, creative or physical therapies, family therapy, parental group work, and more. Companies offering these services can significantly grow by participating in this framework, which encompasses diverse lots tailored for different therapeutic needs. With a substantial budget and a potential extension, businesses with expertise in health and social care, especially those capable of delivering quality therapeutic interventions, would be well-suited to compete and benefit from this procurement. ## Notice Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in the tender process with the intention of establishing a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement to support the commissioning of therapeutic support services procured by NCT. The services will be categorised into the following Lots, which are described in further detail in the service specification provided with the ITT: - Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child. - Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only. - Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay. - Lot 4 - Parental group work. - Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child. - Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work. - Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers). - Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches. - Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required. The agreement will have an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and running until 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional two years, up to 31 March 2029. The contract has a maximum annual budget of PS1,300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for delivering the requirements set out in the tender documents. This figure represents the estimated annual spend, though actual spend will be demand-led. The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child. Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child. Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only. Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only. Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay. Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay. Lot 4 - Parental group work. Lot 4 - Parental group work. Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child. Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child. Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work. Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work. Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers). Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers). Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches. Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches. Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required. Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040092-2024 | | 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 | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | KETTERING | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN16 8TL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Northall | | Westminster constituency | Kettering | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040092-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home - https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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