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title: "Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681f6"
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# Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681f6

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## Summary

The Bristol City Council has initiated a contracting process for the "Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Therapy Approved Provider List 2026," under the main industry category of health services. This procurement, which is focused on delivering therapy and support for young individuals under Special Guardianship Orders, primarily takes place in Bristol, United Kingdom. As of 21 May 2026, the procurement process is at the tender update stage, with key dates indicating that awards have already been made as of April 2026. The procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) with an emphasis on patient choice, and the process involves direct awards without the prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender opens up significant business opportunities, particularly for qualified therapists capable of providing face-to-face therapy in Bristol. Suitable businesses for this bidding process include those specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in therapeutic services for children and young people. The established three-year contract, with a possible one-year extension, offers a stable platform for growth. Both existing providers and new entrants stand to benefit, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their foothold within the South West England health services sector. The therapy services are funded by the Department for Education via the Adoption Support Fund, adding a robust dimension to this venture.

## Notice

Providers for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGO's). The placements service will use this Approved Provider List (APL) contract to directly award individual bespoke packages of therapy for children who are cared for by a special guardian. Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with a Special Guardianship Order who have spent a period of time in care. The therapy itself is funded by the DfE via the Adoption Support Fund. Providers must be qualified therapists. Providers must be able to provide face-to-face therapy in Bristol. The APL is being set up for Direct Awards under PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice) These are existing services and existing and new providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Providers for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGO's). The placements service will use this Approved Provider List (APL) contract to directly award individual bespoke packages of therapy for children who are cared for by a special guardian. Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with a Special Guardianship Order who have spent a period of time in care. The therapy itself is funded by the DfE via the Adoption Support Fund. Providers must be qualified therapists. Providers must be able to provide face-to-face therapy in Bristol. The APL is being set up for Direct Awards under PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice) Contract term - 3 + 1 This is an existing service for new and existing Providers The Providers who have been awarded as of 01/04/2026 are as follows; Adam Kishtainy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Blue Octopus Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Bristol Creative Therapy Centre C.I.C Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Chiltern Music Therapy Buckinghamshire NUTS Code UKK Chroma Hertfordshire NUTS Code UKK Family Compass CIC Devon NUTS Code UKK - South West England Holistic Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Jackdaw Play Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Maddie Summer Play Therapy Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England MusicSpace Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Paula Kirby Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Redcatch Community Garden Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Rowan Tree Play Therapy Gloucestershire NUTS Code UKK - South West England Sheffield Music Therapy Derbyshire NUTS Code UKK Sisu Therapeutic Services CIC Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England The Bridge Foundation Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Therapeutic Play Services Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Toto Therapeutic Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England Ubuntu Play and Creative Therapies Bristol NUTS Code UKK - South West England

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. Conflict of interest procedures were managed in line with internal governance and PSR regulations. The award decision maker was the Procurement Business Partner and relevant Executive Director for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046777-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AWARDED SUPPLIERS OUTLINED ABOVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 08:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046777-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033754-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk

## Provenance

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