--- title: "Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 4" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c838" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c838" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c838.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c838.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 4 Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c838 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c838) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c838.json) ## Summary Gloucestershire County Council is initiating the 4th application round for the Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care, targeting the health and social work services industry. The tender, listed under the title "Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care - Round 4," is currently at the tender stage. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 27 January 2025, and the contract start date is set for 2 April 2025. This opportunity is located in the UKK13 region, with estimated total services valued at GBP 1,000,000. Prospective suppliers should note that the open procedure under the Light Touch Regime within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) (PCR 2015) is being used here. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in independent specialist assessments, therapeutic support, and family support, among others specified under three lots. Companies with expertise in health and social work services and the ability to undertake long-term contracts up to three years with potential renewals are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply, as the council will continue to procure specialised services to meet children's social care needs. The procurement process, requiring electronic submissions by 27 January 2025, is designed to be flexible, fostering innovation and collaboration within the industry's service providers. ## Notice This is the 4th application round for the Council's requirement to procure a Pseudo Open Framework for Professional Services in Children's Social Care under which it shall procure the following services under the following lots (which corresponds with the council's main areas of spend); - Lot 1 - Independent Specialist Assessments (included Drug and Alcohol Testing) - Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support - Lot 3 - Support to families (contact, welfare visits) Within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) (PCR 2015), there is a Light Touch Regime (LTR) for certain education, health and social care contracts. This is where we have more flexibility to modify the procurement process to meet service needs. In order to be clear where we are using a modified process, rather than the procedure defined in PCR 2015 the use term "pseudo" is used. Estimated value is the total value as stated in the initial set up the Pseudo Framework for the original full term. ### Lot Information Lot 1a - Lot 1 - Independent Specialist Assessments (included Drug and Alcohol Testing) Renewal: Subject to cabinet approval an additional 2 years Lot 1b - Lot 1 - Independent Specialist Assessments (included Drug and Alcohol Testing) Estimated value is the total value as stated in the initial set up the Pseudo Framework for the original full term. Renewal: Subject to cabinet approval an additional 2 years Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Therapeutic Support Estimated value is the total value as stated in the initial set up the Pseudo Framework for the original full term. Renewal: Subject to cabinet approval an additional 2 years Lot 3 - Lot 3 - Support to families (contact, welfare visits) Estimated value is the total value as stated in the initial set up the Pseudo Framework for the original full term. Renewal: Subject to cabinet approval an additional 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2024 | | 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 | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040378-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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