HCC - 08/24 - Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People

Tender description

Hertfordshire County Council is currently out to procurement for the Provision of a Community Based Therapeutic Support Offer for Children and Young People. The aim of the Service is to deliver a countywide (Hertfordshire) community therapeutic offer supporting the needs of our Children and Young People (CYP). Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in II.2.4 and VI.3 below. Organisations wishing to take part in this project are invited to "express interest" which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 30th September 2024. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system. The estimated total value of all of the Contracts is stated in II.1.5 of this notice and is for initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension. Lot 1: Community Counselling This provision is to support children and young people (CYP) aged from 5 up to their 19th birthday and, where appropriate, their families with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The Provider will deliver agreed, evidence based / proven interventions and support that promote self-resilience, and provide strategies that encourage coping and self-management, enabling a reduction in referrals to more specialist provision.This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.The Contract Period is for a core two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. The Contract commencement date is 1st April 2025 meaning the initial term will end on 31st March 2027.Estimated lifetime value of contract for Lot 1 £1,200,000.00This is a new service with new providers appointed. Lot 2: Community Therapies This provision is to support children and young people (CYP) aged from 5 up to their 19th birthday and, where appropriate, their families/Carers with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The Provider will deliver agreed, evidence based / proven interventions and support that promote self-resilience, and provide strategies that encourage coping and self-management, enabling a reduction in referrals to more specialist provision.This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.The Contract Period is for a core two (2) years with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. The Contract commencement date is 1st April 2025 meaning the initial term will end on 31st March 2027.Estimated lifetime value of contract for Lot 2 £400,000.00This is a new service with new providers appointed.