Tender

HPFT - Employment Advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies (previously IAPT)

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of employment advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies, as part of a DWP initiative to enhance employment support within NHS Talking Therapies. The contract is expected to start from April 2024, with a maximum value of £280k per annum. The tender is classified under outpatient care services and falls within the services category. The tender period ends on December 11, 2023, and the contract duration is from April 2024 to March 2025, with a possibility of extension.

This tender opportunity is suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises looking to provide employment support services within mental health settings. Businesses with a track record of NHS experience in supporting individuals into vocational activities are encouraged to apply. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure above the threshold. Interested parties can register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal. For further assistance, the Helpdesk can be contacted at 0800 9956035 or support-health@atamis.co.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Employment Advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies (previously IAPT)

Notice Description

The NHS Mid Essex Talking Therapies service (previously known as IAPT), delivered by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), is procuring a new service that will promote and embed employment support. This is part of a large-scale initiative by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to increase the employment support within NHS Talking Therapies. HPFT is seeking providers who have proven previous NHS experience of supporting people into vocational/employment activities who have used a mental health service. There is an expectation that the successful provider will commence the service from April 2024 with the contract initially running to March 2025 in line with DWP funding. There is an option to extend the contract pending confirmation of funding beyond March 2025. The maximum financial envelope for the service is PS280k p/a. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6755d996-a6a6-49d4-ace4-4872c9eec28e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY,
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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