Award

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2019 at 12:04

Tender

07 Nov 2018 at 12:05

Planning

29 Oct 2018 at 14:09

Planning

16 Oct 2018 at 11:28

Planning

16 Oct 2018 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service aimed at Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The contract was awarded to Physiotherapy Solutions Ltd, trading as Vita Health, on 12th July 2019. This healthcare service, valued at approximately £77.57 million, will span a decade from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2029, with a break clause after three years. The interests of SMEs and VCSEs were considered in this open procurement process, which followed the "Light Touch Regime" under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering psychological therapy services. Given the focus on improving user outcomes through innovative approaches, companies that specialise in mental health services, collaborative care models, or community health initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in future related procurements. Additionally, businesses that can provide support services or partner in logistical solutions may find valuable openings as this extensive contract progresses.

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Notice Title

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) sought to commission an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The Commissioner is taking an innovative and positive new approach that locates the mandated clinical IAPT interventions within the wider socio-economic context. It is expected that this will maximize the effectiveness of the clinical IAPT interventions and improve service user outcomes. Refer to the service specification within the procurement documentation for the full service description, Commissioner approach and service outcomes. The contract duration will be for 10 years from 1st September 2019, with a break clause after 3 years. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708aa871-5c74-4bc4-8d4f-1abf1b30812b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966f5344-13b7-4cf7-a438-3a2010f33aef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME

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
£77,574,133 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,574,133 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHYSIOTHERAPY SOLUTIONS LTD T/A VITA HEALTH

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