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TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)
Social work and related services
Published value
£600,000
Submission deadline 15 Nov 2023, 16:00 GMT
Lots published4
Procurement Executive Summary
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Tenderline Synopsis: Bolton Council: "TC102 - Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)". Published status: active. Published value: £600,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 15 Nov 2023, 16:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | Bolton Council | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 15 Nov 2023, 16:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £600,000 |
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15.7Bids / Report
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Coverage: 27 active published awards; 27 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityBolton Council | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statusactive | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST | Last source update16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST | Recurring procurementNo |
ClassificationSocial work and related services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-040c28 | ||
What is being bought
The Borough Council of Bolton (the Lead Authority) on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Bury Council, Oldham Borough Council, Rochdale Borough Council and Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council (known as “Adoption Now) is prepared to receive tenders for an Adoption Now Therapeutic Services Flexible Purchasing System, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed.
The Flexible Purchasing System will comprise of selected therapeutic service providers for adopted children and adoptees. These services are mostly funded through The Adoption Support Fund. Families will be assessed for suitability by Adoption Now.
It will be split into 4 Lots:
Lot 1 – Psychotherapy
Lot 2 – Family Therapy
Lot 3 – Creative Therapy
Lot 4 – Specialist Assessments
What changed
From the official release history
- Published value updated to £600,000
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST - Status changed to active
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST - Official notice release published
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST - Submission deadline changed to 15 Nov 2023, 16:00 GMT
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST - Buyer information updated
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST
Lots and requirements (4)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 – PsychotherapyactivePublished valueNot publishedLot 1) Psychotherapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to support children and individuals to gain deeper insight into the issues they face, express and process their feelings in a safe and supportive relationship, and develop strategies to cope and heal from trauma. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2) Family TherapyactivePublished valueNot publishedLot 2) Family Therapy – delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to identify and address issues within a family, improve communication, build stronger relationships, and enable the family to move on from their problems. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support. This Lot includes Parent training courses.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3) Creative TherapyactivePublished valueNot publishedLot 3) Creative Therapy - delivery of an intervention identified as a result of an assessment, to offer a safe space, creative materials, and activities to help children and individuals explore, understand, and process their feelings through creative arts, and make positive changes in their life. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to deliver the identified therapeutic support.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4Lot 4) Specialist AssessmentsactivePublished valueNot publishedLot 4) Specialist Assessments – delivery of an assessment of need which requires a more specialist skill set or discipline which cannot be delivered within Adoption Now resources. We expect Service Providers to hold the relevant professional qualifications from a recognised body, to undertake the assessment, which must be led and delivered by a professional (professional oversight only is not permitted) and result in a therapeutic plan for a child or family.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
16 Oct 2023, 09:56 BST - Submission deadline
15 Nov 2023, 16:00 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published |
ContractsNo contract published |
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
Bolton Council
Contracting authority GB-FTS-58168Documents (0)
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