SC1920-0017 Therapeutic Services framework

Tender description

To provide therapeutic support for some of our more vulnerable children and young people who present with a range of needs and a level of emotional distress that could be met at an earlier stage of intervention i.e. prior to CAMHS, and where formal counselling through schools would not be an appropriate intervention. This procurement will establish a flexible framework of providers, delivering a range of therapeutic services, for children and young people, predominantly of school age, throughout the Stirling Council area. This framework seeks to embrace a wide range of therapeutic supports. This may include: - Play Therapy; - Art Therapy; - Music Therapy; - Drama therapy; or - Other therapeutic based supports which meet our criteria. These services will offer support for some of our more vulnerable children and young people who present with a range of needs and a level of emotional distress that could be met at an earlier stage of intervention i.e. prior to CAMHS, and where formal counselling through schools would not be an appropriate intervention. Services being sought are in support of the following: i. A therapeutic service(s) for some of our more vulnerable population of children who may have experience of care or present with a neurodevelopmental profile or disability who are experiencing emotional distress that impacts on their day to day functioning. ii. A therapeutic service(s) that would be suitable for refugees who may have experienced significant adversity and trauma.