Tender

Psychological Support Services for Trainee Doctors and Dentists

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Jun 2021 at 15:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Health Education England (HEE) as the contracting authority, seeking submissions for the tender titled "Psychological Support Services for Trainee Doctors and Dentists." This initiative, classified under the education and health industry categories, is based in the United Kingdom, specifically covering London and surrounding areas. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 9th July 2021 at 12:00 pm. The contract, valued at £300,000, will run for a period of three years, starting from 1st October 2021, and is intended for mental health support for trainees in the healthcare sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological support and mental health services, particularly those that can offer specialised psychotherapeutic interventions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement method is open and encourages diverse submissions. With a focus on supporting healthcare professionals, businesses that can innovate in mental health solutions will find a relevant market through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Psychological Support Services for Trainee Doctors and Dentists

Notice Description

Psychological Support Services for Trainee Doctors and Dentists The London and KSS Professional Development Team (PDT) for and on behalf of Health Education England (HEE) provides support for doctors and dentists in training, as well as for certain eligible categories of Nurses, Allied Health Professions, Healthcare Scientists, Pharmacists, and other health professionals from secondary, primary and community care. Issues relating to psychological health are a common reason or seeking help, often in combination with other factors. The Authority is inviting bidders to initially provide professional mental health support for doctors and dentists in postgraduate training. The support service is for the provision of specialised psychotherapeutic interventions which embrace all the mainstream modalities of psychotherapy, psychological support, and counselling. The service is intended to provide an initial assessment, and a package of support for those trainees who have psychological distress that is currently at a level that would not be eligible for care from the service provided by NHS Practitioner Health, commissioned by NHSEI for all doctors and dentists in England. The service will cover London in relation to the geographical remits of HEE London, which includes the local offices North Central and East London, South London, and Northwest London, and HEE Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. The contract period will be for 3 years subject to annual reviews and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 9th July 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the ProContract dedicated Supplier Helpdesk at: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eadb314d-9b84-41c2-890b-fcd91105ead7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

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