Tender

Employment Advisory Services in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, seeking bids for the project titled "Employment Advisory Services in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service," focusing on the health and social work services industry. This tender is currently at the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method. Key dates include a tender end date of 18th December 2017, with the contract period slated to begin on 1st July 2018 and extend until 31st March 2022. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of England, specifically in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those within the health and social care sectors. Companies that can provide employment advisory services or psychological therapy support will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as there is a focus on increasing the number of Employment Advisors to enhance service delivery and support job retention for individuals with mental health challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Advisory Services in Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Service

Notice Description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust currently operates Improving Access Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Services to provide integrated psychological therapy and employment support to enable IAPT clients to retain return to and find employment. The Trust currently operates two IAPT services as follows: 1. Healthy Minds (Buckinghamshire); 2. TalkingSpace Plus (Oxfordshire) Funding has become available through the Department Work and Pensions (DWP) Work and Health Unit to increase the number of Employment Advisors and increase the capacity of employment support within the Healthy Minds and TalkingSpace Plus services. This is part of a large scale initiative to create a culture of prevention and early intervention, ensuring timely access to health and suitable employment support in order to avoid long-term unemployment. Both services are receiving investment to strengthen the employment advisory and support function within their established core IAPT service. This Provision will provide skills based interventions, information and practical support to help people receiving IAPT services and to also effectively contribute to supporting those with mental health problems to remain in, return to and gain employment. The Healthy Minds service has been designated Wave 1 pilot site status whilst TalkingSpace Plus is designated Wave 2 pilot site status. The Trust requires a Supplier, or Suppliers, who can deliver Employment Advisory Services. Bidders may apply for one, or both of the following lots: Lot 1, Healthy Minds (Buckinghamshire); and Lot 2, TalkingSpace Plus (Oxfordshire). Additional information: The Authority is using the BravoSolution NHS Sourcing e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml All communications (including submission of Tenders) should be carried out via the e-Tendering Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0f29f8d-e410-4b84-ae33-75db9a0fa7db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6ccebc-2879-45cd-9c32-8ae17ab5a343
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
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 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
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
James Pearson
Contact Email
james.pearson@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07919 575 962

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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