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Provision of Improving Access to Phycological Therapies (IAPT) in Mid and South Essex

ATTAIN

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17 Jan 2024 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of Improving Access to Phycological Therapies (IAPT) in Mid and South Essex. The contract value is forecasted at £2,884,013.00, with a duration from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The contract was awarded to Vita Health Group under a direct procurement method, specifically Single tender action. The procurement process was completed on January 5, 2024, and the contract award notice was published on January 17, 2024. The location of services is in the East of England, United Kingdom, and falls under the health services category.

This contract award presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in health services and therapy provision to engage with NHS Mid and South Essex ICB. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to participate in this procurement opportunity. The incumbent provider, Vita Health Group Limited, has been selected for its technical capabilities to deliver high-quality services during the transitional period as the ICB undergoes organizational restructuring. Businesses interested in providing mental health services in Essex should explore potential partnerships and opportunities aligning with the NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Improving Access to Phycological Therapies (IAPT) in Mid and South Essex

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice and is intended to provide notice of NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to deliver the provision of Improving Access to Phycological Therapies (IAPT) for Mid and South Essex to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. This contract award notice is made following the Authority's publication of the voluntary ex ante transparency notice (Notice Number: 2023/S 000-037582) on the 21st December 2023 which outlined the rationale and reasoning for the Authority's decision to award this contract, under Regulation 32 (2) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") (as amended The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020). In line with best practice, the Authority has observed the voluntary 10-day standstill period from the publication date of the voluntary ex-ante Notice before awarding the contract, pursuant to Regulation 99 (3) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended (EU Exit) 2020 etc.) The contract will be for 12 months from 01st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 . The aggregate contract value is forecasted at PS2,884,013.00 As of July 2022, the Integrated Care Board (ICB) superseded the previous 5 CCGs within Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex ICB is currently undergoing an organisational restructure and have taken the decision to extend the current contract to the incumbent provider for 12 months whilst commissioning decisions and strategies can be made for the future of this service. The Authority has taken the decision to award this IAPT to incumbent provider Vita Health Group. The provider is considered most technically capable of providing the most economically advantageous solution to the Authority under the current environment whilst the ICB undergoes restructure, review and alignment of contracts. The Authority is applying the NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions to support a combination of services, all of which are part funded under a single clinical contract, to ensure appropriate clinical governance and service delivery quality as well as consistency of service to patients. The Authority will publish appropriate Notices accordingly to communicate any such future changes and opportunities to the market, once final. Additional information: This contract award notice is made in Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder following the Authority's publication of the voluntary ex ante transparency notice (Notice Number: 2023/S 000-037582) on the 21st December 2023 which outlined the rationale and reasoning for the Authority's decision to award this contract, under Regulation 32 (2) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") (as amended The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020). In line with best practice, the Authority has observed the voluntary 10-day standstill period from the publication date of the voluntary ex-ante Notice before awarding the contract, pursuant to Regulation 99 (3) (c) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended (EU Exit) 2020 etc.) The Service to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). As such, the Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. The Authority has taken a decision to award a contract to the incumbent provider as it is considered to be the most technically capable provider in the current environment, whilst the ICB undergoes its own procurement process to formally award this service. This award is made to ensure quality, safety and consistency in provision of care that meet the needs of the vulnerable service users and patient population during this transition period. The Authority will publish appropriate Notices accordingly to communicate any such future changes and opportunities to the market, once final.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b3bf09a-5b58-441c-b34f-05723cb1a346
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62240819-a4c3-4cd0-aa18-9307a839ec62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,884,013 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,884,013 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
cariad.burgess@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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