Scope
Description
As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering an effective Early Help service, the Department of Community and Children's Services has identified the need for a local authority funded offer of systemic therapy for children and families, which falls outside the scope of the NHS.
The service will primarily support families who do not meet the threshold for a specialist CAMHS referral but may risk further escalation and intervention if left without support. The service may also support individual children and young people open to Children and Families Social Care, if deemed appropriate by the referring worker.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 February 2026
Engagement process description
Please complete the questionnaire which can be found within project prj_919 on the City of London Sourcing and Contracts portal at https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Joanna Osborne
Email: joanna.osborne@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government