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Approved Provider List for Special Guardianship Order Therapy in Bristol

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2029

Bristol City Council awarded a contract to Adam Kishtainy, Alex Scott Music Therapy, Blue Octopus Play Therapy, Bristol Creative Therapy Centre C.I.C, Calm Waves Play Therapy, Chiltern Music Therapy, Chroma, DGF Psychology Limited, and Explore within ther for the delivery of therapy and support to young people subject to Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs).

The contract establishes an Approved Provider List (APL) through which the placements service can directly award bespoke therapy packages to children cared for by special guardians.

Bristol City Council has a statutory duty to offer therapy to children with an SGO who have spent time in care, with funding provided by the Department for Education via the Adoption Support Fund.

Providers must be qualified therapists and able to deliver face-to-face therapy in Bristol.

The APL operates under Direct Awards in accordance with PSR 2024 Process B (Patient Choice).

The contract value is AUD 750,000.

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