ADOPTION SUPPORT ATTACHMENT THERAPY

The Council is procuring an Adoption Support: Attachment Therapy service. The provision of developmental attachment therapy plays a crucial role in helping children and their adoptive families to develop strong lasting relationships and attachments, therefore preventing adoption breakdowns.

Please refer to the tender documents on The Chest for full details.

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The council proposes to enter into the contract for an initial period of THREE years with the successful tenderer.

There are TWO optional extensions available of up to 12 months each. These optional extensions are at the complete discretion of the council.

The lowest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years excluding VAT.

The highest estimated value stated is for the initial term of THREE years plus the TWO optional extensions of 12 MONTHS. The highest estimated value also includes potential uplifts, but excludes VAT.

Extension and uplift amounts are indicative only and the council does not guarantee these at this stage. Any extensions / uplifts will be confirmed with successful providers.

For further details and to access the tender documents, including the service specification, please use our online procurement portal - The Chest (https://www.the-chest.org.uk). Registration on The Chest is free.

All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT

Any clarifications you have about the tender must be sent via messaging on The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.