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Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex

ATTAIN

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20 Feb 2020 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group is leading a procurement process for the "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service" in North East Essex. This contract aims to enhance mental health services, particularly for adults, under a 7-year framework that can be extended for 3 additional years. The tender period ended on 8 October 2019, with the awarded contract valued at approximately £53.4 million. The procurement was executed through an open procedure and involves collaboration with various health and social care partners across the region.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for qualified providers in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in mental health services, counselling, and integrated care. Companies focusing on delivering innovative therapeutic models, addressing long-term conditions, and offering support services such as counselling and psychosexual therapy would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The initiative not only seeks to fulfil existing community needs but also enhances the collaborative approach among service providers, paving the way for potential growth and development in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex

Notice Description

NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group wished to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for the provision of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex. The successful Bidder will be accountable for the provision of all services within the scope of the service. The overarching aim of the service is to provide adults with a high quality, safe and efficient service which improves individuals common mental health problems demonstrated by clear outcomes, making best use of available resources. The future service model will be in line with national guidance for an IAPT service following a stepped care evidence based therapeutic model of care with some additional elements namely: - Integrated care pathways - system wide working ensuring seamless pathways and transitions taking a holistic approach to care linked into primary care and community environments. - Long Term Conditions - working as a system to address both physical and mental health needs. - Counselling service provision. - ASD diagnosis service provision. - Perinatal service provision aligned to the serving the mild and moderate needs. - Support Time & Recovery Workers aiding the promotion of independence and recovery. - Psychosexual Therapy Services Within the CCG, North East Essex Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a collaboration between the Health and Social Care commissioners and providers and council and voluntary sector partners within NEE. Whilst this service provision is based on a lead provider model, it is the expectation that any service delivery encompasses an alliance working approach. The Contract duration is 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. Additional information: The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services was run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of stages which were outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. You are advised that the PS53.4m value relates to the 10 years (7 years plus option to extend by 3 years). The contract value for the 7 year contract is PS37.3m. Please note that the services and associated specification and prices, commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change. Any changes to the contract shall be subject to discussion with the Provider to reach agreement on the scope of service change and local price in accordance with these provisions and relevant contract variation would be completed. The Provider will be asked to participate in the development and redesign of relevant pathways that may result from this development. The rationale for a future review may include: a) The CCG's intention is to work closer with the CCGs within the Suffolk and NEE STP/ICS footprint. Therefore the scope of the possible changes to be made to this contract shall relate to the potential introduction of a larger population to support the STP/ICS footprint (i.e. the contract and specification may be amended to also deliver an IAPT service to the Ipswich & East Suffolk and West Suffolk CCG populations), through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015; b) The contract being amended in terms of the original services supplied (in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where following assessment of the reasonable alignment of out of hospital services it is identified that it is logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89ff7e4e-7d6e-44f7-888e-93332f48f128
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/005881df-c8d7-4680-8b71-6214b5fba6e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

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
£53,424,777 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,424,777 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 9QR
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Highwoods
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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