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Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Provision of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in East of England

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Planning

12 Jul 2017 at 15:33

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit for the Provision of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in the East of England. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) indicates a planned opportunity with an estimated annual contract value of approximately £743,000, covering three lots over a contract duration of two years. The contract is intended to start on 1st January 2018, with the opportunity expected to be advertised on 14th August 2017. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, focusing on health and social work services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for healthcare service providers, especially those with experience in delivering psychological therapies within secure environments. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include third sector organisations, social enterprises, and other qualified healthcare providers. The tender encourages innovative approaches and partnerships, such as consortia or strategic alliances, to deliver cost-effective, patient-centred care. Participation in this procurement could support businesses in expanding their market reach, particularly in the realm of health services for adult prisoners across various facilities in the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Provision of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in East of England

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the Provision of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in East of England Duration of the contract: 2 years Value of the contract: Based on the current contract it is anticipated that the value of the contract will be as below#: Circa PS743K per annum in total across three lots Description of the procurement opportunity: Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AG CSU), acting on behalf of the NHS England (Health and Justice, East Area Team) (The commissioners) invites expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced healthcare service providers including third sector organisations, social enterprise and other providers to provide Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) related services to service users located at below prisons. * HMP The Mount * HMP Highpoint * HMP Chelmsford NHS England (Health and Justice, East Area Team) will be the contracting and commissioning authority for IAPT. The service provision will cater all adult prisoners and fulfil their regular psychological healthcare needs. The successful providers are expected to be fully operational, providing services from 01 January 2018 or later by agreement. For this service provision AG CSU would like to encourage innovative solutions including consortia, strategic alliances and sub-contracts which will deliver value for money and improved services to patients. The service providers will be required to deliver an outcome based high quality integrated healthcare service to include provision of below listed services and coordination amongst them: 1 Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) 2 Interpersonal therapy (IPT) The commissioners encourage innovation and use of technology within service delivery. They are seeking patient centred solutions for the provision of this service with the following aims: # Deliver a high quality care which is flexible and meets the varying patient needs at all of the above listed prisons. # Find a provider who is able to work effectively and in partnership with the prison service within a secure setting. # Establish contracts for services that have been market tested to represent best clinical quality. In order to achieve above aims and objectives the successful bidders should pay attention to following facets: # Quality # Integration and coordination amongst various services to be provided under IAPT # Sustainability # Continuous Improvement # Value # Patient experience It is expected that the procurement opportunity will be advertised around 14 August 17. For further information please see the documents attached with this notice. Additional information: The procurement relating to this PIN notice will be advertised on Contracts Finder (https://online.contractsfinder.businesslink.gov.uk/) and administered/conducted via the AG CSU's e-Tendering portal known as Bravo solutions. Providers wishing to be considered for this opportunity must register with AG CSU's e-Tendering portal by visiting following web link: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Full details regarding this procurement opportunity will be available there. Once registered, providers must express their interest by taking following steps: 1. Log in within the portal with the username/password, 2. Click on 'View Current Opportunities' sections. 3. Find appropriate project and click on it 4. Follow further instructions provided there It is expected that the procurement opportunity will be advertised around 14 August 17. Type of procurement procedure: The services will be procured as per the Light Touch Regime detailed in Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("The Regulations"), using the Open Procedure. It is worth noting here that NHS Arden and GEM CSU will only be bound by those parts of the Regulations that applies to contracts for Social and Other Specific Services. The Health & Social Care Act 2012; in particular the regulations made under Section 75 will also be taken into consideration. Award criteria: The most economically advantageous tender derived using the criteria stated in the specifications of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Additional Information: The contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system for this procurement exercise and reserves the right to use a reverse auction. Variants will not be accepted by AG CSU. Tenders and all supporting information must be priced in sterling and completed in English (or full translation provided at no cost). Any contract entered into, be considered a contract made in England in accordance with English Law and which shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. AG CSU or the contracting Authority participating within this procurement exercise shall not be liable for any costs by those expressing an interest or concern for this contract opportunity. NHS England (Health and Justice, East Area Team) and AG CSU reserve the right at all times acting in their absolute discretion, not to award a contract, to make changes to the structure, format, procedures, CPV codes and timing of the procurement process and to cancel or vary the process in its entirety or any part of it. NOTE: An expression of interest as a result of this notice will not automatically entitle your involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this notice will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/781469d7-823c-4cb8-8120-2e6ae086671e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£743,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
joanna.langley@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB21 5XA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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