Scope
Reference
NCCT43114
Description
Norfolk County Council (NCC) is seeking a supplier to provide a therapeutic counselling service to those who are adopted, are adoptive parents or are birth parents. In addition, the service will need to provide information and support around understanding the processes for adoption including signposting to other services.
The successful provider must ensure that safely recruited and appropriately trained staff can recognise and adapt to the needs of the different service users. They must also be ready to provide an appropriate referral mechanism, working with the local authority to confirm eligibility and provide suitable materials to ensure potential users are aware of the service.
Total value (estimated)
- £74,000 excluding VAT
- £88,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 June 2025 to 3 June 2026
- Possible extension to 3 June 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended by up to 12 months at the Council's discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Participation
Conditions of participation
The Council will be assessing the legal, financial and technical ability of bidders to perform the contract being procured as set out in the Invitation to Tender. This assessment includes past experience, financial suitability, health and safety, modern slavery and references. These are all designated as pass/fail criteria.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 April 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
6 May 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement will be managed electronically via the Council`s e-procurement system. To participate in this procurement and gain access to documents when they are available, applicants must first be registered on the system at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. Once registered you will be able to see the procurement project under the `tenders` section and `express an interest` in this tender. If you encounter any difficulties whilst using the system you can contact the In-tend support team by phoning +44 8442728810 or e-mailing support@in-tend.co.uk.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Quality | 45% |
| Overall price | Price | 25% |
| Therapeutic Counselling Delivery | Quality | 15% |
| Workforce | Quality | 15% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
Schedule 1 - Contact Details.docx
Schedule 2 - Service Spec - Adoption support .docx
Schedule 3 - Performance Monitoring.docx
Schedule 4 - Contract Price.docx
TsCs for General Consultancy for Adoption Support NCCT43114.docx
ITT for Adoption Support NCCT43114 fv.docx
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government