CCS028 Therapeutic Assessment to Support Education and Health Care Plan Delivery

Derbyshire County Council, in collaboration with Derby City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Nottingham City Council, has initiated a procurement process under the Open procedure (above threshold) method for therapeutic assessments to support the delivery of Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs). This initiative aims to deliver improved outcomes for children across the D2N2 region. The tender is part of the "Light Touch Regime" for social and other specific services, classified under the industry category of health and social work services (CPV Code 85000000).

The framework is divided into four lots covering Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Therapy, and Physiotherapy. Interested providers can submit tenders for any of the lots until 20th March 2026, with the contract period commencing on 18th May 2026 and concluding on 17th September 2027. The total value estimated for this procurement is £2,400,000.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with multiple councils and support vital services in education and health care. Companies with expertise in providing specialised therapeutic services can leverage this framework to expand their market presence and establish strong partnerships within the public sector. Given the framework’s openness to multiple applicants and periodic reopening, businesses can anticipate continual opportunities for growth and contribution to community welfare.

The geographical focus on the D2N2 region allows regional providers to strengthen local ties and service outreach. Businesses that specialise in any of the specified therapeutic areas and can deliver high-quality assessments will find this an attractive opportunity to participate in public sector advancements.