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Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group -Psychological Support Service to Children and Young People with Diagnosable Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

16 Aug 2021 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the provision of a Psychological Support Service to Children and Young People suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders. This service aims to aid children aged 7-17 within East Berkshire, with an annual contract value estimated at £120,000 over a potential two-year term, commencing in April 2022. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with interested parties required to express their interest by 5pm on 17th September 2021. The procurement will follow an open procedure above threshold guidelines, falling under the health services category (CPV code 85100000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those that provide evidence-based psychological interventions. Companies with a track record in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and related psychological support for youth would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a vital service that directly impacts the wellbeing of young people in the region.

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Notice Title

Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group -Psychological Support Service to Children and Young People with Diagnosable Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

Notice Description

NHS Frimley CCG is considering their sourcing options for the continued commissioning of their evidence-based psychological interventions service to children and young people (C/YP) with diagnosable anxiety and depressive disorders (including, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Extensive Phobias or Major Depressive Disorder). The service must be available and accessible to C/YP aged 7-17 who live and/or are registered with a GP in East Berkshire. This service occupies the gap between interventions for emerging mental health difficulties (provided by MH Support Teams in school or LA's Children's Wellbeing Practitioners) and high-intensity treatment in specialist NHS CAMHS teams. The service must provide monthly reports to the Mental Health Service Data Set, ensuring the work contributes to the national access standards and reporting of routine outcome measures. The Service will include: 1. Triaging referrals via the C/YP and Families Health Hub provided by BHFT CAMHS including triage assessments to identify suitability for brief psychological interventions: * Main difficulty of anxiety or depression and meet criteria for diagnosis of anxiety or depressive disorder * Likely to benefit from and be able to access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)-informed treatment * Not in need of crisis support * Not diagnosed with a learning disability or autism spectrum disorder 2. A structured diagnostic clinical interview to determine presence/absence and severity of anxiety and depressive disorders and identify suitable treatment options. 3. Brief (6-8 sessions) psychological treatment for anxiety disorders and depression. Interventions will include: * CBT for parents/carers of younger children with anxiety disorders * Individual CBT for adolescents with anxiety disorders or depression * Support for parents/carers and families * Plus 1-month post-treatment follow-up (if required) 4. Appropriate liaison with other health and social care professionals including NHS CAMHS teams, mental health support teams, community counselling organisations; local authority early help, social care and education psychology teams; schools. 5. Support clinical research that will further increase access to evidence-based treatments and improve outcomes for C/YP with anxiety disorders and depression. The contract is estimated at PS120,000 per annum, and the CCG is considering a term of 2 years with the possibility of a further extension option. The service would commence in April 2022. Note: Any values and timescales stated are for guidance purposes only and should not be taken as a guarantee. If you would be interested in providing the service, please register on our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home before 5pm on 17/09/2021 indicating your interest with supporting information on where you are currently providing similar services and how these are evidence based. 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). The contract value of this procurement is under the Light Touch Regime threshold and therefore the rules of this Regime do not apply. Interested providers will be able to indicate their interest via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1380 In order to express interest or take any further part in the market engagement exercise or any future procurement opportunity, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system, 'express an interest' and complete the submit the online questionnaire. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83aaa13d-8e39-403a-84be-ea0c8bbfe20b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02de999c-b77f-481b-854c-6996571b00c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Mark Stanbrook
Contact Email
mstanbrook@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALDERSHOT
Postcode
GU11 1AY
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Rushmoor
Electoral Ward
Wellington
Westminster Constituency
Aldershot

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