The Provision of Support for Children and Young People with Complex Needs in Thames Valley

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid to deliver the Service(s), by responding to this opportunity as required and described in this document, and within the published tender. The Service will support children and young people (CYP) with complex needs in the Thames Valley (TV) to thrive in the community by: - collectively improving approaches to identifying and supporting CYP early; - to engaging them and their families (incl. carers) in creative ways to access the care they need; - to support and work with professionals across settings; and - to provide care that is integrated, trauma-informed and systemic. The aim of the Service is to build positive relationships with CYP and their families, helping them to be heard and engaged in the offers of help and support to reach key outcomes by: - building resilience of CYP and their families and the professionals who work with them; - to prevent problems from escalating; and - to reduce the impact of poor mental health and wellbeing. This service is being funded from a pilot programme to help the NHS respond to its long-term plan requirement to provide additional support for the most vulnerable CYP with complex needs. The pilot will is expected to commence on 1st February 2023 to 31st March 2025.