CSW WCC - Refresh of the Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region - AWARD

Tender description

This is a refresh of the current Therapeutic Services Framework for Children Adopted and placed on a Special Guardianship Order in the ACE Region, providers who already have a place on the framework do not need to reapply for this tender opportunity. Warwickshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Adoption Central England (ACE) wish to refresh and commission a multi provider framework with 25 Lots from therapeutic providers to meet the therapeutic needs of adopted children and families within the ACE region and for children placed out of county. The framework will be managed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Adoption Central England ACE which is a Regional Adoption Agency for the following Local Authorities: Herefordshire Council, Coventry City Council, Solihull MBC, Worcestershire County Council and Warwickshire County Council. The provider will also provide an analytical and evidence-based report highlighting how the desired outcomes have been met. These reports will be provide to the purchasing Local Authority. The aim of the service is to increase therapeutic choice for parents/carers going through the adoption and/or SGO process. The framework will provide ACE with therapeutic providers who can provide high quality assessments and therapeutic interventions in accordance with the ASF criteria. The therapies funded via the ASF are those identified to help achieve the following positive outcomes: ? Improved relationships with friends, family members, teachers and school staff, ? Improved engagement with learning, ? Improved emotional regulation and behaviour management, ? Improved confidence and ability to enjoy a positive family life and social relationships.