Health and social work services

Tender description

The 4 Local Authorities within Adopt SW; Devon County Council (DCC), Plymouth City Council (PCC), Somerset County Council (SCC) and Torbay Council (TC), are considering undertaking a procurement exercise to develop a list of regional approved service providers who can deliver therapeutic services to support adoptive families, purchased via the Adoption Support Fund (ASF) in our region. These types of services could include (but not limited to): — Psychotherapies e.g. DDP, — Creative therapies e.g. Music, Art Play, Drama etc., — Therapeutic parenting, — Specialist Assessments. Please read section II.2.4) for information regarding Supplier Events. Adopt SW are hosting a series of Market Engagement sessions throughout the region in December 2016 to: — Explore the service specification of this contract, — Provide an overview of the procurement process, — Provide an overview of the Electronic Tendering Portal (ProContract). Dates and venues: — 8 December — 10:00 — 13:00. Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA, — 9 December — 10:00 — 13:00. County Hall, Topsham road, Exeter, EX2 4QD, — 16.12.2016 10:00 — 13:00. County Hall, Wyndham Room, Taunton, TA1 4DY. Spaces are limited, therefore please confirm your attendance by emailing procurementpeople-mailbox@devon.gov.uk with details of which date you wish to ensure your attendance.