Tender

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex

ATTAIN

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Tender

11 Sep 2019 at 19:35

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, through Attain, has initiated a tender for the "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the East of England. The tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 8th October 2019. The contract will commence on 1st April 2020 and is set for a duration of seven years, with a potential three-year extension. The estimated value of the contract is £59 million over its lifetime.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling, psychological assessments, or integrated care solutions. Suppliers with capabilities in long-term condition management, holistic care pathways, and support services for perinatal needs would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Given the emphasis on system-wide collaboration and the potential to expand services across neighbouring communities, businesses that can adapt to changing service specifications and demonstrate innovative approaches to mental health care will find substantial prospects for success.

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Notice Title

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex

Notice Description

North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for the provision of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex. The successful Bidder will be accountable for the provision of all services within the scope of the service. The overarching aim of the service is to provide adults with a high quality, safe and efficient service which improves individuals common mental health problems demonstrated by clear outcomes, making best use of available resources. The future service model will be in line with national guidance for an IAPT service following a stepped care evidence based therapeutic model of care with some additional elements namely: - Integrated care pathways - system wide working ensuring seamless pathways and transitions taking a holistic approach to care linked into primary care and community environments. - Long Term Conditions - working as a system to address both physical and mental health needs. - Counselling service provision. - ASD diagnosis service provision. - Perinatal service provision aligned to the serving the mild and moderate needs. - Support Time & Recovery Workers aiding the promotion of independence and recovery. - Psychosexual Therapy Services Within the CCG, North East Essex Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a collaboration between the Health and Social Care commissioners and providers and council and voluntary sector partners within NEE. Whilst this service provision is based on a lead provider model, it is the expectation that any service delivery encompasses an alliance working approach. The Contract duration is 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. To access and download the procurement documentation including the service specification, potential Bidders are invited to login to the electronic procurement portal https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Click on "Register" and follow the on screen instructions. The deadline for ITT responses is 12:00 noon on 8th October 2019. Additional information: The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services is being run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of stages which are outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. You are advised that the PS59m value relates to the 10years (7 years plus option to extend by 3 years). The maximum contract value for the 7 year contract is PS41.1m. Please note that the services and associated specification and prices, commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change. Any changes to the contract shall be subject to discussion with the Provider to reach agreement on the scope of service change and local price in accordance with these provisions and relevant contract variation would be completed. The Provider will be asked to participate in the development and redesign of relevant pathways that may result from this development The rationale for a future review may include: a) The CCG's intention is to work closer with the CCGs within the Suffolk and NEE STP/ICS footprint. Therefore the scope of the possible changes to be made to this contract shall relate to the potential introduction of a larger population to support the STP/ICS footprint (i.e. the contract and specification may be amended to also deliver an IAPT service to the Ipswich & East Suffolk and West Suffolk CCG populations), through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 b) The contract being amended in terms of the original services supplied (in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where following assessment of the reasonable alignment of out of hospital services it is identified that it is logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7a07189-c844-4d9b-ae4a-c90de04eec8a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7711e796-980e-4527-8cea-1812b422aa5e
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN
Contact Name
Charles Kirabo
Contact Email
charles.kirabo@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 9QR
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Highwoods
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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