Tender

IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training - Health Education England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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04 Oct 2021 at 17:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Health Education England (HEE) is currently conducting a tender for the provision of IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training. Bidders have the option to apply for one or multiple Lots, which include pathways for Couple Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, and Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression. This open procurement process, with a maximum financial envelope of £1,980,000, has a submission deadline set for 3rd November 2021 at 12:00pm. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2022 and run for three years, concluding on 31st March 2025, located in Leeds, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and therapeutic services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers capable of delivering these specialised training programmes will be well-positioned to enhance the skills of the High Intensity IAPT workforce, catering to the growing demand for such therapeutic interventions across England. Companies with expertise in psychotherapy training, particularly those familiar with NICE-recommended therapies, should consider applying to contribute to this initiative.

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Notice Title

IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training - Health Education England

Notice Description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision for one provider per Lot to provide a series of IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training. Health Education England aims to procure Provider or Providers, to provide The IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling training programme to support the expansion of the High Intensity IAPT workforce in line with the modelled requirement for NICE-recommended therapies of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression (IPT), Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Couple Therapy for Depression (CTfD) and Person-Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD). It will develop psychotherapeutic counsellors with the qualities, skills and competences to develop, engage in and sustain strong therapeutic relationships and enable trainees to meet the professional requirements for a High Intensity Therapist (HIT) role delivering either IPT, DIT, CTfD or PCE-CfD within adult IAPT services in England. This training programme is part of a three-year pilot that will commence in April 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to support Health Education England as this provision consists of four Lots and bidders can bid for either or all Lots; Lot 1 - Couple Therapy for Depression Pathway Lot 2 - Interpersonal Therapy Pathway Lot 3 - Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Pathway Lot 4 - Person-Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression Pathway The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS1,980,000 inclusive of Vat (PS660,000 inclusive of Vat per year). The contract period will be for three (3) years, subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 3rd November 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccbaf38f-534f-4b48-978c-7a6945aee21f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f87cc45-187e-4e79-99a6-919cbcf57edf
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4PL
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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