Award

Talking Therapies - Improving Access toPsychological Therapies (IAPT) Service(Newcastle)

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Award

24 May 2022 at 10:28

Tender

11 Feb 2022 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking contractors for the "Talking Therapies - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service" in Newcastle. This procurement falls under the health services category and is being conducted through an open procedure, as outlined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2022, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2022 and lasting for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement is taking place in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £24,092,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations in the health sector, particularly those with expertise in psychological therapies and mental health services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this procurement process could help grow businesses by positioning them as key providers in a crucial service aimed at enhancing the mental well-being of the community, aligning with the social value objectives of the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Talking Therapies - Improving Access toPsychological Therapies (IAPT) Service(Newcastle)

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of,NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who wish tocommission a Talking Therapies - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies(IAPT) Service in Newcastle. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for thisprocurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderersin accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open, and transparent process in accordance withNHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority mustconsider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social, andenvironmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions, and 09/02/2022, 15:21 Talking Therapies - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service (Newcastle) - Find a Tender https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/dashboard/notices/form/preview?fid=21&nid=66795&gid=1#top 4/9 (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view tosecuring that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take intoaccount the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to economic, social andenvironmental wellbeing. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) assuch there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and allcommunications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will beconducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu) and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time ofday. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you shouldcontact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 08442728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the currentresponsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with eff ect from01 March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 09 February2022 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 09 March 2022. Additional information: The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years at thediscretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory fi nancial andcontractual performance with eff ect from 01 August 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ef5fa2d-f93e-495b-aca7-26092fdb780a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddbfc991-00ad-4151-ab00-4679cb125fde
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,092,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,851,080 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS

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