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title: "Independent Psychological Assessments (Permanence Planning and Permanence Order Applications_"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000600675"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-02-13"
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# Independent Psychological Assessments (Permanence Planning and Permanence Order Applications_

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000600675

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to establish a framework for Independent Psychological Assessments specifically related to Permanence Planning and Permanence Order Applications for looked after and accommodated children. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £400,000, signed on 13th February 2020. The procurement was conducted using an open method, and the procurement process commenced with a tender period that closed on 12th November 2019, after which the award decision was communicated. The framework is aimed at qualified psychologists located in Edinburgh, UK.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the psychological services sector, particularly those specializing in assessments for children and familial cases within the public services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in psychological evaluations for children, and a strong understanding of the legal context surrounding permanence order applications, would be well-placed to compete for future contracts arising from this framework. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate compliance with insurance and quality assurance requirements are likely to stand out in future bids.

## Notice

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to create a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Psychologists, to undertake psychological assessment during planning procedures and court cases for Looked After and Accommodated Children (as per the definition of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995). The expert assessments may focus on the child/children and / or the parents of the child, or both. The expert assessments may be used to inform the Council's future plans in complex cases, or to assist the court in permanence order applications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to create a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Psychologists, to undertake psychological assessment during planning procedures and court cases for Looked After and Accommodated Children (as per the definition of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995). The expert assessments may focus on the child/children and / or the parents of the child, or both. The expert assessments may be used to inform the Council's future plans in complex cases, or to assist the court in permanence order applications.. Please refer to documents provided for all additional information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380659 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CLAAR PSYCHOLOGY; KEE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380659
- 11 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368790

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=1
  11th October 2019 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=2
  11th October 2019 - Service Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=3
  11th October 2019 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=4
  11th October 2019 - Vendor Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=5
  11th October 2019 - Instructions to Tenderer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT368790&idx=6
  11th October 2019 - Tenderer Submission Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT368790
  Independent Psychological Assessments (Permanence Planning and Permanence Order Applications_ - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to create a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Psychologists, to undertake psychological assessment during planning procedures and court cases for Looked After and Accommodated Children (as per the definition of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995). The expert assessments may focus on the child/children and / or the parents of the child, or both. The expert assessments may be used to inform the Council's future plans in complex cases, or to assist the court in permanence order applications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380659
  Independent Psychological Assessments (Permanence Planning and Permanence Order Applications_ - The City of Edinburgh Council wishes to create a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Psychologists, to undertake psychological assessment during planning procedures and court cases for Looked After and Accommodated Children (as per the definition of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995). The expert assessments may focus on the child/children and / or the parents of the child, or both. The expert assessments may be used to inform the Council's future plans in complex cases, or to assist the court in permanence order applications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000600675
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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