Planning

Request for Information - Integrated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service

NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Planning

09 Aug 2018 at 15:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North of England Commissioning Support is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the Integrated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service, with a focus on health services in the North East of England. This process is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including the response deadline for submissions set for 5 PM on 20 August 2018. The engagement period for interested parties ends on the same date. The intention is to gather feedback on technical response questions vital for the upcoming procurement.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health services sector. Businesses well-suited to participate would include those offering psychological therapies and related health services, who can demonstrate innovative delivery models and a commitment to enhancing patient care. Engaging in this process allows participants to influence the scope of the upcoming procurement while ensuring competitive parity among providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information - Integrated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS North Durham, NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield, NHS Darlington, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees and NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Groups wish to undertake a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to gain feedback in respect of the technical response questions to be used for the Integrated Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service procurement. Please note that it has come to our attention that a draft version of the technical questions for the forthcoming IAPT procurement has been shared outwith our standard process with a limited number of provider organisations within the last few weeks. The draft set of questions were shared in isolation without details of the associated scoring criteria or a copy of the final version of the service specification, so would have offered minimal advantage to any organisation having sight of them. We believe that the new delivery model offers an improved service for our respective patient populations and consider that delaying the procurement is not in their best interests. It was not our intention for the information to be shared, but as a result we are taking actions to ensure a level playing field ahead of the start of the procurement process. Firstly, the source of disclosure of the technical questions has been removed from the process and from all access to information relating to the process. In addition, the procurement process will be amended to include an assessment of provider responses to a set of unseen clinical scenarios, carrying a considerable weighting and offering a robust testing of provider delivery models. Further, we are openly publishing an updated set of the questions and weightings as part of a Request for Information process to gain feedback from any interested parties on the scope of questions ahead of the procurement process. We trust that these actions address any concerns that provider organisations may have and can confirm that the process will be conducted fully in line with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. To register an interest in responding to this RFI exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that the RFI documents can be accessed via the PROACTIS portal from 09 August 2018 Please note the response deadline for RFI submissions is 5pm on the 20 August 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d539646-cfda-47bc-80d3-26047f6dd4b3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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