Public procurement notice: Dynamic Purchasing System
Published: 2017-08-04
Buyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 85000000 | 85110000: Hospital and related services | 85141000: Services provided by medical personnel | 85142100 | 85142200
Estimated value: 45000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2017-09-01
Award criteria: The most economic tender
EU fund: EU Fund

Technical requirements: The Members of Adoption Counts, through STAR Procurement, is seeking to implement a framework of approved providers who can deliver a range of therapeutic services or assess a family, individual or child's need to help identify an appropriate therapy. These services may be funded through The Adoption Support Fund www.adoptionsupportfund.co.uk or other sources of funding.
The geographical spread of services will be dictated by the location of families accessing the service.
An assessment of need which requires a more specialist skill set or discipline which cannot be delivered within the Regional Adoption Agency or Council resources. This need will have been identified appropriately by the Regional Adoption Agency or Council.
— an in-depth, specialist assessment undertaken by a qualified clinician(s), for example, a child psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, that is intended to result in a therapeutic support plan for the child(ren) / family;
— a specialist assessments may be undertaken by a single qualified clinician, or as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
— multi-disciplinary assessments may consist of contributions from several different professions who have different areas of clinical expertise, training, and/or experience and provide a more holistic assessment of the child and family's needs.
The geographical spread of services will be dictated by the location of families accessing the service.
Providers of therapeutic services for adoptive families are required to submit evidence of their Ofsted registration or current professional registration. Whichever is applicable.
Providers must be able to evidence their statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Policies and procedures must be in place, in line with Greater Manchester Safeguarding Board standards and compliant with Section 11 Children's Act 2004.
Service Providers and staff or volunteers must demonstrate a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check prior to undertaking any task in relation to this Service. Certificates must be renewed every three years at the Service Provider's cost.
The Estimated total value indicated at II.1.5. is for both Lots, and is middle of the range estimate should all named authorities utilise the DPS. The potential range for spend is thought to be between £35m and £70m should all named authorities utilise the DPS.
There is no right of appeal in this procurement. If you have a complaint or seek to challenge the outcome you should seek independent legal advice on how to proceed.

Eligibility requirements: Providers of therapeutic services for adoptive families are required to submit evidence of their Ofsted registration or current professional registration. Whichever is applicable. Providers must be able to evidence their statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Policies and procedures must be in place, in line with Greater Manchester Safeguarding Board standards and compliant with Section 11 Children's Act 2004. Service Providers and staff or volunteers must demonstrate a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check prior to undertaking any task in relation to this Service. Certificates must be renewed every three years at the Service Provider's cost.

Award value: 45000000