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Contract Notice

Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

  • First published: 01 February 2024
  • Last modified: 01 February 2024
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-043621
Published by:
Telford and Wrekin Council
Authority ID:
AA77157
Publication date:
01 February 2024
Deadline date:
30 May 2026
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Lot 1 - Therapy - consists of 25 different Categories - Category 1 - Play Therapy, Category 2 - Thera play, Category 3 – Therapeutic/Attachment focused parenting support, Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story work, Category 5 - Psychotherapy, Category 6 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Category 7 - Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Category 8 - Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy, Category 9 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child, Category 10 - Multi Systemic Therapy, Category 11 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Category 12 - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (branch of CBT), Category 13 - Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS) , Category 14 - Educational Psychotherapy, Category 15 - Art, Category 16 - Music, Category 17 - Drama, Category 18 - Lego therapy, Category 19 - Dance Movement Therapy, Category 20 – Group Programmes, Category 21 - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Category 22 - Secure Base / Safe Base Parenting Programme, Category 23 - Therapeutic support for sexualised behaviour/ sexually harmful behaviour, Category 24 - Specialist Assessment, Category 25 – Counselling

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Telford and Wrekin Council

Darby House, Lawn Central

Telford

TF3 4JA

UK

Contact person: Sharon Smith

Telephone: +44 1952388914

E-mail: sharon.smith@telford.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG3

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.telford.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home

I.1) Name and addresses

Shropshire Council

Shirehall, Abbey foregate,

Shrewsbury

SY2 6ND

UK

E-mail: procurement@shropshire.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG3

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.shropshire.gov.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/telford/aspx/Home


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Children and Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

Reference number: TWC000006

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85320000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Children and Families Support Services will provide non-accommodation services to children, young people and families. The following WM LAs and Trusts are also intending to use this DPS. These include the following - Staffordshire CC, Birmingham CT CIC, Coventry CC, Dudley MBC, County of Herefordshire DC, Sandwell CT, Shropshire Council, Solihull MBC, Stoke-on-Trent CC, Borough of Telford and Wrekin, Walsall Council, Warwickshire CC, Wolverhampton CC, Worcestershire CC, Worcestershire Children First, Birmingham CC, Sandwell MBC, and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin CCG.Stage 1 - All providers who meet the selection criteria within the online Questionnaire and are not excluded will be admitted to the DPS. New providers can apply at any time.Stage 2 - Contracts are awarded during the second stage. A Call-Off competition will be be put out inviting each Approved Provider on the DPS Approved Provider list relating to the particular Lot.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 231 711 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: Lot 01 Therapy

II.2.1) Title

Lot 01 Therapy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85320000

85312000

85312320

85310000

85300000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 - Therapy - consists of 25 different Categories - Category 1 - Play Therapy, Category 2 - Thera play, Category 3 – Therapeutic/Attachment focused parenting support, Category 4 - Therapeutic Life Story work, Category 5 - Psychotherapy, Category 6 - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Category 7 - Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Category 8 - Solution Focused BRIEF Therapy, Category 9 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the child, Category 10 - Multi Systemic Therapy, Category 11 - Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Category 12 - Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (branch of CBT), Category 13 - Neuro Integration System Therapy (NIS) , Category 14 - Educational Psychotherapy, Category 15 - Art, Category 16 - Music, Category 17 - Drama, Category 18 - Lego therapy, Category 19 - Dance Movement Therapy, Category 20 – Group Programmes, Category 21 - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Category 22 - Secure Base / Safe Base Parenting Programme, Category 23 - Therapeutic support for sexualised behaviour/ sexually harmful behaviour, Category 24 - Specialist Assessment, Category 25 – Counselling

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 02 Psychological Assessment

II.2.1) Title

Lot 02 Psychological Assessment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85320000

85312320

85310000

85300000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The type of Psychological Assessment required to be undertaken by the Provider will depend on whether it is Court directed or whether the Lead Council/Contracting Authority is directing the work. The requirement will be identified within the initial referral and detailed within the ISA (Individual Service Agreement).

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 03 Parent and Child Community Parenting Assessment

II.2.1) Title

Lot 03 Parent and Child Community Parenting Assessment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The service will be provided to parents and their children who are required to undertake an assessment of their parenting capacity and / or ability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 04 Parent and Child Residential Parenting Assessment

II.2.1) Title

Lot 04 Parent and Child Residential Parenting Assessment

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Residential Parenting Assessments conducted in a Residential Family Centre are intended to provide robust, fair and evidence based assessments of parenting skills and capability for Local Authorities and the Courts.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 05 Supervised Contact

II.2.1) Title

Lot 05 Supervised Contact

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supervised contact will be required to ensure the physical safety and emotional wellbeing of a child during contact with family. It also assists in building and sustaining positive relationships.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 06 Family Group Conference

II.2.1) Title

Lot 06 Family Group Conference

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

A family group conference is a process led by family members to plan and make decisions for a child who is at risk, often with support from an advocate.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 07 Mediation

II.2.1) Title

Lot 07 Mediation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this service is to support families who are in conflict, meet with an independent trained mediator to help them settle their differences.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 08 Secure Transport

II.2.1) Title

Lot 08 Secure Transport

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this service is to offer Secure Transport/ supported transport in circumstances where a child (ren) or young person(s) cannot be transported safely.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 09 Occupational Therapy

II.2.1) Title

Lot 09 Occupational Therapy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aims to support children and young people to be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives and to function to the best of their ability.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 10 Speech and Language Therapy

II.2.1) Title

Lot 10 Speech and Language Therapy

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aims to provide treatment, support and care for children who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 11 Independent Person Service

II.2.1) Title

Lot 11 Independent Person Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aim is for an Independent Person required to take part in the criteria review of children and young people in Secure Accommodation or SAR under Regulation 15 of the Children (Secure Accommodation) Regulations 1991.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 12 Form F

II.2.1) Title

Lot 12 Form F

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The aim of this service is to primarily identify whether an applicant or applicants are suitable to be approved as foster carers, determine which kind of fostering and consider any terms of approval.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 13 Form C

II.2.1) Title

Lot 13 Form C

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aims to gather information about whether or not a specific family member is able to provide care to a child in the short term and long term.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 14 Special Guardianship Order (SGO)

II.2.1) Title

Lot 14 Special Guardianship Order (SGO)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85312000

85320000

85312320

85310000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aims to complete a special guardianship order assessment to determine the suitability of the proposed Special Guardian/s.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 15 SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services

II.2.1) Title

Lot 15 SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service aims to deliver Mediation by an independent third party (facilitator) and is designed to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about EHC needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities to make arrangements for parents and young people to receive information about mediation so that they can take part in mediation if they so choose before a possible appeal to the Tribunal.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 16 Return Home Interviews

II.2.1) Title

Lot 16 Return Home Interviews

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this service is to gain in-depth discussions and identify and deal with any harm the child has suffered. Also to understand and try to address the reasons why the child or young person ran away, help the child feel safe and understand that they have options to prevent repeat instances of them running away.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 17 Positive Behaviour Support

II.2.1) Title

Lot 17 Positive Behaviour Support

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this service is to provide the right support for a person, their family and friends to help people lead a meaningful life and learn new skills without unnecessary restrictions.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 18 Parental Advocacy Service

II.2.1) Title

Lot 18 Parental Advocacy Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service will aim to provide Advocacy to help people who have substantial difficulty to, say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. Advocates and advocacy providers work in partnership with the people they support and take their side.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 19 Children And Young People Mentoring And Advice

II.2.1) Title

Lot 19 Children And Young People Mentoring And Advice

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service will assist a child or young person to come through their current difficulties and stresses and be able to lead self-fulfilling lives and build for the future.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Lot No: Lot 20 Positive Activities/One Day Experiences

II.2.1) Title

Lot 20 Positive Activities/One Day Experiences

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85300000

85320000

85312320

85310000

85311000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This service will offer an opportunity to provide professionally organised activities, giving experiences for children and young people that they wouldn’t normally get in their everyday lives.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The Council reserves the right to extend or shorten this duration and if so, will issue a Contract Notice to indicate it’s intentions.

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:

Children And Families Support Services (CAFSS) West Midlands

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 30/05/2026

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

Date: 31/05/2026

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Telford and Wrekin Council

Darby House

Telford

TF3 4JA

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

Service from which information may be obtained: Telford and Wrekin Council

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

31/01/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85312320 Counselling services Social work services without accommodation
85320000 Social services Social work and related services
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services
85310000 Social work services Social work and related services
85311000 Social work services with accommodation Social work services
85312000 Social work services without accommodation Social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
sharon.smith@telford.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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