Dynamic Purchasing System for Complex Care Needs for Children and Young People
Warrington Borough Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the procurement of essential support services for Children, Young People (CYP), and Care Leavers. The DPS enables providers to apply at any time, ensuring flexibility in service provision. The aim is to improve well-being, independence, and life outcomes for vulnerable individuals through high-quality, cost-effective services. The DPS is divided into five lots, covering a broad range of social care, accommodation, therapeutic intervent...
Buyer
Warrington Borough Council
Value
Not provided
Published
21 Feb 2025
Closes
28 Sept 2028
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Warrington
Procurement method
Selective
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
85100000
Health services
85312100
Daycare services
85311300
Welfare services for children and young people
85311000
Social work services with accommodation
85121270
Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Lots
Lot 2 Outreach Support (Complex Needs)
Value not provided
This service provides in-home and community-based support for CYP with learning disabilities (LD), neurodevelopmental disorders, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex medical conditions. It includes personal care, respite for families, and support to build independence. Providers must ensure a person-centred approach, promoting social inclu...
Delivery: Warrington
Lot 1 Outreach Support (Standard Needs)
Value not provided
This lot covers supervised contact, hospital or home supervision, and outreach support for CYP in need of additional supervision or safeguarding. The service assists families, provides supervision during hospital stays, and enables CYP to access their communities. The focus is on early intervention, safeguarding, and promoting family stability, with flexible...
Delivery: Warrington
Lot 3 Supported Accommodation for Young People (16-17 Leaving Care)
Value not provided
This provision supports care leavers transitioning to independent living. Accommodation must include individual living spaces with 24/7 on-site support, allowing young people to gain life skills in a safe environment. Support includes budgeting, employment readiness, emotional resilience, and community integration.
Delivery: Warrington
Lot 4 Short to Medium-Term Accommodation (Post-18
Value not provided
Accommodation for care-experienced young adults and asylum-seeking young people who require housing while awaiting long-term solutions. Providers must deliver structured support for independent living, ensuring CYP are prepared for permanent accommodation. Support includes financial management, employment assistance, and development of independent living ski...
Delivery: Warrington
Lot 5 Specialist Assessments and Therapeutic Services
Value not provided
This lot includes psychological, psychiatric, social work, and therapeutic services for CYP and families. Assessments may be court-directed or required for social care planning. Therapeutic interventions include trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy (TF-CBT), play therapy, and life story work. Providers must be professionally registered, qualified, an...
Delivery: Warrington
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