Planning

Digital Talking Therapy Service

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

22 Oct 2019 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support is currently planning a tender for a 'Digital Talking Therapy Service' aimed at enhancing mental health support for adults aged 16 and over. This initiative is set within the health and social work services category, specifically targeting the North East region of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit expressions of interest is 5th November 2019. This exercise is part of a strategic effort to understand the market capacity for delivering digital health services, considering the growing prevalence of mental health challenges in society.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare technology and mental health support sectors. Companies that develop digital platforms, online counselling services, or mental health resources would be well-suited to compete. The initiative seeks providers capable of delivering innovative solutions to improve access to mental health care, making it an ideal opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their services within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Digital Talking Therapy Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead CCG to understand the market capacity and capability to deliver a Digital Talking Therapy Service. It is estimated that one in four young people and adults aged 16 and over experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem in any given year. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problems affecting individuals and society (approximately 16% of the population at any one time). In 2016, key developments were set out in the Five Year Forward View (FYFV) for Mental Health to expand and improve quality in IAPT Services, with particular reference to improving access to talking therapies and the inclusion of people with long-term conditions whose mental wellbeing is being compromised as a result of any aspect of their long-term condition. Many people struggling with mental health issues can't or won't access face-to-face services this could be due to social isolation and stigma, or simply restricted by geography, work schedules or caring commitments. Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group is interested to hear from providers who could provide less daunting and more flexible way to access support than through face-to-face interactions: * access to talking therapies for adults aged 16+ years with common mental health conditions via digital communication (this element would be accessible via referral from local Talking Therapies commissioned services) * a population based digital mental health prevention, early intervention and recovery platform accessible to people aged 16+ years who would benefit from an digital offer to support, help maintain or improve their mental wellbeing. The service would be accessible anytime of the day or night (24/7/365) and always be moderated by Professional Clinicians The digital platform should provide: * an anonymous, online peer support community and stigma free environment * A wide library of self-management resources * Non-compulsory library of clinical self-assessments * Creative art therapy * Moderated forums and writing therapy * Structured modular courses with peer support with topics cover wellbeing, healthy lifestyle and mental health * Guided support programmes on a range of common issues Digital therapy should provide * One-to-one online therapy with registered and accredited counsellors & CBT therapists * Sessions available 7 days per week 7am - 11pm * Sessions take place via chat, audio & secure video * Sessions can be booked quickly, no waiting lists * Clients are able to choose their therapists * Use as an exit strategy from treatment * Provide wraparound support to those in Talking Therapies treatment Additional information: To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise please go to the In-Tend portal and register your interest in delivering this contract in writing via the messages tab on the In-Tend e-tendering portal. Please note this exercise is not part of any pre qualification process, it is intended as a communication and expression of interest exercise to help inform the service model and/or commissioning intention. This market engagement exercise is being administered on In-Tend and interested providers must record an interest in this notice on In-Tend. Interest recorded on Contracts Finder will not be considered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e791b79-3e8d-4bc9-9cf1-560a66e371f6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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