Scope
Reference
13461
Description
The aim is that the provider(s) will promote an integrated and seamless approach to meeting the SLCN, occupation-based and physical needs of Stockport's children and young people; equitable and needs-based provision will be delivered across the range of universal, targeted and specialist levels, organised around the five strands of the Balanced System® Framework. The entire service will be outcomes-based, and KPIs have been set accordingly. Provider(s) will ensure that services are organised around children and families and their communities, delivered in the most appropriate environment, and that needs are met by as few professionals as possible. Provider(s) will ensure that therapeutic interventions, information, advice and support are easily accessible at the earliest opportunity and that families and carers will have an opportunity to participate in the feedback and improvement of the service.
The Balanced System® requires whole system collaboration around the needs of children and young people in order to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people with SLCN, occupation-based or physical needs; therefore, Provider(s) must ensure that the appropriate skills transfer takes place across the wider workforce . Amongst the challenges presented by this commitment is the need to clearly articulate the elements of provision which sit outside a children's therapy service but which are integral to the success of an integrated approach to addressing SLCN, occupation-based, and physical needs.
Schools will be key partners to the success of delivering effective multi-agency support across the range of universal, targeted and specialist need, and may choose to purchase an enhanced service level from their own devolved or delegated budgets.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,188,962 excluding VAT
- £8,188,962 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2029
- Possible extension to 31 August 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
There is provision to extend this contract for 3 x 12 month periods as follows:
01/09/2029 - 31/08/2030
01/09/2030 - 31/08/2031
01/09/2031 - 31/08/2032
Subject to satisfactory performance and the budget being available
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
In line with the Procurement Act 2023 (Schedule 8)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As outlined in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) issued with the tender pack
Technical ability conditions of participation
As outlined in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) issued with the tender pack
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 May 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 19 March 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As detailed within the tender pack |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
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Contracting authority
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGW-7196-LCHL
Stopford House, Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE
United Kingdom
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government