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title: "SC1920-0017 Therapeutic Services framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636515"
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buyer: "STIRLING COUNCIL"
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# SC1920-0017 Therapeutic Services framework

Buyer: STIRLING COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636515

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## Summary

Stirling Council is seeking providers for the "SC1920-0017 Therapeutic Services framework" aimed at delivering therapeutic support for vulnerable children and young people in the Stirling area. This open tender process is complete, with an awarded contract value of £520,000, signed on 1st October 2020. The services will include various therapeutic approaches such as play therapy, art therapy, and music therapy, tailored to assist children who are experiencing emotional distress and may not qualify for formal counselling. The procurement was initiated to ensure a broad range of therapeutic services are available in a timely manner.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in therapeutic and mental health services to expand their reach within the region. Providers of diverse therapeutic practices, including play therapy, art therapy, and specialised services for children with emotional distress or trauma, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. By engaging with this framework, businesses can contribute positively to the welfare of vulnerable children while also growing their presence in the public sector health services market.

## Notice

To provide therapeutic support for some of our more vulnerable children and young people who present with a range of needs and a level of emotional distress that could be met at an earlier stage of intervention i.e. prior to CAMHS, and where formal counselling through schools would not be an appropriate intervention.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will establish a flexible framework of providers, delivering a range of therapeutic services, for children and young people, predominantly of school age, throughout the Stirling Council area. This framework seeks to embrace a wide range of therapeutic supports. This may include: - Play Therapy; - Art Therapy; - Music Therapy; - Drama therapy; or - Other therapeutic based supports which meet our criteria. These services will offer support for some of our more vulnerable children and young people who present with a range of needs and a level of emotional distress that could be met at an earlier stage of intervention i.e. prior to CAMHS, and where formal counselling through schools would not be an appropriate intervention. Services being sought are in support of the following: i. A therapeutic service(s) for some of our more vulnerable population of children who may have experience of care or present with a neurodevelopmental profile or disability who are experiencing emotional distress that impacts on their day to day functioning. ii. A therapeutic service(s) that would be suitable for refugees who may have experienced significant adversity and trauma.. Awarded per Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act which provides for a Contracting Authority to award Health and Social Care contracts or framework agreements between 50,000 GBP and the Light Touch Regime threshold for Social and other specific services without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424717 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £520,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2ET |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling West |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ARTLINK CENTRAL; BARNARDO'S; CREATIVE THERAPIES; FALKIRK & DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH; FOXHOLETHERAPY; INSCAPE THERAPIES; NORDOFF ROBBINS; NOTRE DAME CENTRE; PLACE2BE; PLAY THERAPY; PLAY THERAPY SERVICES; THERAPY TRAIN STIRLING; VOICES IN PLAY; WELLBEING SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424717

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424717
  SC1920-0017 Therapeutic Services framework - To provide therapeutic support for some of our more vulnerable children and young people who present with a range of needs and a level of emotional distress that could be met at an earlier stage of intervention i.e. prior to CAMHS, and where formal counselling through schools would not be an appropriate intervention.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636515

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