Tender

Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services

NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT

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Tender

16 Aug 2022 at 09:18

Tender Notice
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18 Jul 2022 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England & NHS Improvement has initiated a tender for the Evaluation of a New Role for Psychology Graduates in Children and Young People Mental Health Services. The procurement involves research consultancy services and business and management consultancy services. The tender is part of NHS England's efforts to address the increasing demand and pressure on mental health services for children and young people. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) with a contract period starting from September 21, 2022, to September 20, 2024.

This opportunity to provide specialised services in the mental health sector presents a chance for consultancy businesses to contribute to improving the quality and availability of Tier 4 clinical services. Companies in the research consultancy and business management sectors, particularly those with experience in mental health services, may find this tender suitable for expanding their portfolio. Interested suppliers can register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system to participate in this significant initiative that aims to enhance care provision for young people with severe mental illness.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services

Notice Description

Nationally, the pressure on Tier 4 Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) has publicly grown. The overall capacity has been reduced from 1455 beds in June 2017 to 1334 beds in September 2021. Occupancy levels are frequently at more than 95%, providers are managing more acuity, and children are routinely presenting in emergency departments in crisis. COVID-19 and CQC restrictions have also made a real impact on service provision over the last year. The increase in demand for eating disorder services over the last year has also placed additional pressure on community and inpatient services. Following the success of the winter pressures scheme in 2020, further investment into CYPMHS for specialised commissioning services was proposed by Julian Kelly and an invitation to bid for opportunities was given to the regions and national team. This initiative was proposed given the national pressure on Tier 4 CYPMHS clinical services which had been affecting the quality and availability of services. In response, NHS England and NHS Improvement asked regions to submit proposals to improve the provision of Tier 4 services. Each scheme: * Must address areas/specialisms of clinical concern: * Target groups of CYP who currently do not receive dedicated support approaches and for whom interventions would have a significant impact on reducing escalation and potential for admission. * Is achievable and sustainable * Does not replace Long Term Plan commitments, but could pump prime or complement the LTP schemes * Reduces admissions that do not follow natural clinical flow * Credible in Reducing/ Stopping admissions * Potential to increase bed capacity for the system * Influences de-escalation, shorter length of stay or prevent escalation to the next level of care. A successful scheme is the Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner (YIPP). Over two years, 96 YIPPs will complete a new postgraduate certificate while working across one of 6 provider collaborative sites (in both inpatient and community settings) to gain experience in designing and delivering psychological interventions to young people with severe mental illness. The scheme will run as a pilot and NHSE/I have been working closely with HEE to develop the programme. Trainees are due to start in late 2021/22. As the scheme is a pilot, it is essential that it is evaluated to determine if it adds value to the existing MDT and to the care and treatment CYP receive. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'C96274 Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services" * Click 'Register Interest'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdc63b4-eb20-484e-ab93-b5175b518488
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2024 2-3 years
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
NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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