Tender

Developing a Pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 10:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking to establish a pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2pm on 17 December 2021. The project, classified under miscellaneous business-related services, aims to enhance therapy provision across London by establishing a structured agreement for procuring cCBT solutions. The contract period spans from 23 December 2021 to 23 June 2022, with a total estimated value of £43,000. The tender process is carried out through a quotation exercise, necessitating the expertise of a partner experienced in NHS framework agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the mental health and digital healthcare sectors, particularly those who can provide cCBT products or related services. Organisations with expertise in establishing digital health frameworks and knowledge of the London care market would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful partner will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health therapy delivery in London, engaging with local providers, and ensuring compliance with national digital health standards.

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Notice Title

Developing a Pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Notice Description

The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme began in 2008 and has transformed the treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression in England. The NICE guidelines for the provision of IAPT services include the use of digitally enabled therapies for the treatment of mild to moderate common mental health needs. Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) are an important aspect of delivering IAPT services and can help expand therapy provision and improve access to services. An analysis of digital therapy provision in London, undertaken in 2018/19, found that 85% (29) of local IAPT services in London offer cCBT to people. IAPT services independently procure cCBT products from providers as there is currently no pan-London framework in place. We are aiming to implement a pan-London cCBT procurement solution for London's IAPT services to achieve economies of scale, reduce variation and ensure all products meet required clinical safety standards. In order to establish a London framework agreement for cCBT we need to appoint a procurement partner to develop a robust specification and evaluation criteria, and undertake the tendering process for suppliers to become part of the framework. 1. The preferred partner must have the relevant skills and expertise to support us in establishing a framework agreement for cCBT. 2. They will also need to have knowledge of the London health and care market and extensive experience in undertaking framework agreements within the NHS. 3. They will be required to engage the market, produce all tender documentations, evaluate bidders - including ensuring that they are compliant with national standards for digital health and care products (including the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria), and manage the overall procurement process. They will build on previous work done by the programme to better understand the London digital technology market 4. Partners should have the relevant specialist expertise to review supplier contracts, price, content and volume and negotiate the best package on behalf of all 32 London IAPT services. 5. Responsibilities will include undertaking market scoping and supplier engagement sessions, preparing the Invitation to Tender, managing the procurement process, and managing the process for awarding contracts 6. They should have previous experience with managing public sector procurement frameworks within London. 7. Partners who have prior experience in establishing framework agreements for mental health and/or digital healthcare solutions will be preferred. Interested organisations must register and submit quotations on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ba88c497-6c53-ec11-810e-005056b64545) by 17.12.21 2pm. All communications in relation to this procurement must be via the messaging facility on ProContract for this project. Clarification question stage operates from now until 10.12.21.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed06144c-d4a8-4dcf-a138-42ad06cc7253
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Quotation exercise
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 23 Jun 2022 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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7NT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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