--- title: "Provision of School Based Therapeutic Intervention Service - Play/Art/Creative Therapy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Provision of School Based Therapeutic Intervention Service - Play/Art/Creative Therapy Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c0.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is seeking experienced service providers for the provision of a school-based therapeutic intervention service for children aged 5-14. The tender focuses on counselling services classified under CPV 85312320 and is part of the community benefits regime. It is based in East Lothian, UK, and aligns with the principles of GIRFEC, promoting children and young people's mental health. The procurement is in the 'tender' stage, with an open procedure method, and submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 on 3rd August 2026. The contract spans three years with a possible 12-month extension. The buyer is East Lothian Council, operating through Scotland Excel. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies providing therapeutic services, especially those committed to trauma-informed practices and working with children’s mental health. It is suitable for art or play therapists registered with the appropriate UK bodies and organisations capable of delivering resilience and strength-based methodologies. The award considerations include quality and price, with the emphasis being on the quality (60%). Businesses equipped to work within a therapeutic and trauma-informed framework could significantly benefit from this three-year contract, contributing positively to community well-being while expanding their service reach. ## Notice The requirement is for a therapeutic intervention service for children and young people, between the ages of 5 - 14 years. In line with the principles of GIRFEC , the Council is committed to promoting, supporting and nurturing children and young people's mental health and well-being. The Council also has a commitment to trauma responsive approaches and practice. The service provider must be able to demonstrate their own commitment to trauma informed practice and GIRFEC principles. The Service will complement existing supports and will be one of many interventions available to support children and young people. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is seeking to appoint an external Service Provider that is experienced and appropriately qualified to deliver a therapeutic intervention service for children and young people aged 5-14. The Service Provider will provide 1:1 therapeutic interventions for children and young people, as well as supporting the families and adults around those children to better meet their emotional needs. The model of service delivery will sit within a therapeutic and trauma informed framework that draws upon resilience and strength-based methodologies to provide children and young people with an opportunity to explore and process their difficulties within the context of a trusting and supportive relationship and to find their own ways of addressing the issues. Service delivery to primary aged children will incorporate play or art-based methods and may include supporting parents/carers to take into account the age and developmental stage of the child. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of East Lothian Council in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. Renewal: The contract term is for a 3 year period with the option for East Lothian Council to extend by up to 12 months on 1 occasion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062448-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Prior to expiry of this contract. | ## 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062448-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836330 - https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836330 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836330 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00181 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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