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# Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) - Therapeutic Interventions Pseudo Open Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/northamptonshire-children-s-trust-nct-therapeutic-interventions-pseudo-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c786). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in the tender process with the intention of establishing a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement to support the commissioning of therapeutic support services procured by NCT. The services will be categorised into the following Lots, which are described in further detail in the service specification provided with the ITT: The agreement will have an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and running until 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional two years, up to 31 March 2029. The contract has a maximum annual budget of £1,300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for delivering the requirements set out in the tender documents. Published lot titles: Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child.; Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only.; Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay.; Lot 4 - Parental group work.; Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities…

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [North Northamptonshire Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/north-northamptonshire-council-ons-e06000061)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 20 January 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKF24, UKF25
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-04c786`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/northamptonshire-children-s-trust-nct-therapeutic-interventions-pseudo-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c786#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Fnnc%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/northamptonshire-children-s-trust-nct-therapeutic-interventions-pseudo-open-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-04c786#participate

## Description
Northamptonshire Children's Trust (NCT) invites prospective suppliers to participate in the tender process with the intention of establishing a Pseudo Open Framework Agreement to support the commissioning of therapeutic support services procured by NCT.
The services will be categorised into the following Lots, which are described in further detail in the service specification provided with the ITT:
-	Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child.
-	Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only.
-	Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay.
-	Lot 4 - Parental group work.
-	Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child.
-	Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work.
-	Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers).
-	Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches.
-	Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required.
The agreement will have an initial term of two years, commencing on 1 April 2025 and running until 31 March 2027, with the option to extend for an additional two years, up to 31 March 2029.
The contract has a maximum annual budget of £1,300,000 (exclusive of VAT) for delivering the requirements set out in the tender documents. This figure represents the estimated annual spend, though actual spend will be demand-led.
The Light Touch Regime (LTR) applies to the Services under this Contract, as per Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child.
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 1 - Psychotherapy (or a talking therapy) for the child.

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only.
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 2 - Creative or physical therapy involving the child only.

### Lot 3: Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay.
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 3 - Family/Filial therapy/Theraplay.

### Lot 4: Lot 4 - Parental group work.
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 4 - Parental group work.

### Lot 5: Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child.
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 5 - Therapeutic short breaks or activities for the child.

### Lot 6: Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work.
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 6 - Therapeutic Life Story Work.

### Lot 7: Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers).
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 7 - Specialist Assessments (for children, parents/ carers).

### Lot 8: Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches.
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 8 - Staff training in therapeutic approaches.

### Lot 9: Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required.
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

- **Description:** Lot 9 - Provision of Clinical Psychology input "in-house" directly to projects/services and caseloads, as required.

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F040092-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-12-12T13:40:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-10T09:31:08.112Z
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