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