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CCS028 Therapeutic Assessment to Support Education and Health Care Plan Delivery

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

March 20, 2026 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

004536-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council (D2N2) form a regional cluster in which we aim to collaborate to deliver better outcomes for children. Within this cluster, it has become evident that there is a need for further support from external providers to ensure effective, timely and valuable delivery of assessments to support Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) delivery for our Children, who require this support. To facilitate more cohesive and efficient delivery of therapeutic assessments which support EHCP delivery and to ensure better outcomes for children whose educational needs are the responsibility of the D2N2 Councils are publishing an opportunity for providers to join a framework. The services to be provided through this framework have been split into 4 lots: a) Lot 1: Educational Psychology b) Lot 2: Speech and Language Therapy c) Lot 3: Occupational Therapy and Sensory Therapy d) Lot 4: Physiotherapy. Providers can tender for one or multiple lots, assessment and/or delivery, and do not need to deliver their services to all areas covered by the D2N2 Framework.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Providers must be capable of delivering therapeutic assessments for children.
  • Providers must be capable of supporting Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) delivery.
  • Providers must be able to deliver services within the D2N2 regional cluster (Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Nottingham City Council).
  • Providers must be able to offer services for at least one of the following lots: Educational Psychology (Lot 1), Speech and Language Therapy (Lot 2), Occupational Therapy and Sensory Therapy (Lot 3), or Physiotherapy (Lot 4).
  • Providers must be able to offer either assessment services, delivery services, or both, for their chosen lot(s).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Providers must possess the necessary expertise to deliver Educational Psychology services (if tendering for Lot 1).
  • Providers must possess the necessary expertise to deliver Speech and Language Therapy services (if tendering for Lot 2).
  • Providers must possess the necessary expertise to deliver Occupational Therapy and Sensory Therapy services (if tendering for Lot 3).
  • Providers must possess the necessary expertise to deliver Physiotherapy services (if tendering for Lot 4).
  • Providers must be able to ensure effective, timely, and valuable delivery of assessments.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No financial requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submissions must be received by the deadline of 2026-03-20T11:00:00+00:00.
  • Bidders must specify which of the four lots (Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sensory Therapy, Physiotherapy) they are tendering for.
  • Bidders must indicate whether they are offering assessment services, delivery services, or both.
  • Bidders must specify the geographical areas within the D2N2 Framework they intend to cover, as delivery to all areas is not mandatory.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data004536-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
This document is an OCDS record providing open data about a framework opportunity for providers of therapeutic assessments (Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy) to support EHCP delivery for children in the D2N2 region.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data004536-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This OCDS data package outlines a framework opportunity for providers to deliver therapeutic assessments (Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational/Sensory Therapy, and Physiotherapy) to support children's Education and Health Care Plans (EHCP) across the D2N2 councils.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents004536-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender notice invites providers to join a framework to deliver therapeutic assessments, including Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, to support Education and Health Care Plans for children across the D2N2 region.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents004536-2026.html
Summary:
Derbyshire, Derby, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire Councils are seeking providers for a framework agreement to deliver therapeutic assessments (Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational/Sensory Therapy, Physiotherapy) supporting Education and Health Care Plans for children.

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52
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender presents significant quality concerns, primarily due to the absence of crucial information such as evaluation criteria, estimated value, and contract duration, which severely impacts clarity, completeness, and fairness. While the description is clear and e-procurement is indicated, critical omissions undermine the overall quality of the procurement process.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the AI-extracted requirements note that 'No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly mentioned,' which is a significant legal omission if not detailed in the full documentation. The classified value, while not necessarily illegal, reduces transparency.

No mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly mentioned in the provided information.
Clarity50/100

The description of services and the division into lots are clear and unambiguous. Eligibility and technical requirements are also well-defined. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged, severely impacting clarity.

No evaluation criteria specified.
Completeness45/100

While basic information like title, reference, organization, and description are present, several critical pieces of information are missing. These include the estimated value, contract duration, and, most importantly, the evaluation criteria. The liable person is also not specified.

Estimated value not disclosed and classified.
Missing contract duration.
Fairness40/100

The tender benefits from being divided into lots and indicating e-procurement, which generally promotes wider access. However, the classified value reduces transparency, and the complete absence of evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as it can lead to arbitrary decision-making and prevents bidders from preparing competitive proposals effectively.

Value classified, reducing transparency.
No evaluation criteria specified, hindering objective assessment.
Practicality50/100

The 'E-Procurement' characteristic suggests electronic submission, but the automated check flags 'No e-submission,' creating a contradiction that impacts practicality. Key practical details such as the contract start date and explicit financing information (beyond the classified value) are also missing, making planning difficult for potential providers.

Contradiction regarding e-submission support ('E-Procurement' vs. 'No e-submission').
Missing contract start date.
Data Consistency65/100

Basic data fields are largely consistent, and dates are logical. However, the contradiction between the 'E-Procurement' characteristic and the 'No e-submission' automated check is a notable inconsistency. Additionally, several key fields remain unpopulated, impacting overall data completeness and consistency.

Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check.
Several key fields (e.g., Liable Person, Estimated Value, Contract Duration, Evaluation Criteria) are unpopulated.
Sustainability30/100

The tender's core service addresses a significant social need (EHCP for children). However, the automated checks indicate a lack of explicit green procurement, social criteria (beyond the service itself), or innovation focus within the tender requirements for providers.

No explicit green procurement criteria.
No explicit social criteria for providers (beyond the service's inherent social value).

Strengths

Clear description of services and lot division.
Appropriate CPV code and open procedure type.
E-Procurement characteristic indicated.
Documents are available and content analyzed.
No reported disputes or suspensions.

Concerns

Absence of specified evaluation criteria.
Estimated value not disclosed and classified.
Missing contract duration and start date.
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds.
No explicit sustainability or innovation criteria.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
2. Disclose the estimated value or provide a clear rationale for classification, and specify contract duration.
3. Ensure all mandatory legal requirements, such as explicit exclusion grounds, are clearly documented.

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52/ 100 · Fair

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