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NHS Talking Therapies

NHS KENT & MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Dec 2023 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for NHS Talking Therapies services. The procurement was split into four lots covering different regions. The contract duration is initially for three years with a possible extension of up to two years. The procurement method used was the Open procedure (above threshold). The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2024, and the contract end date is 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those offering talking therapy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to bid as the suitability criteria indicate preference for such entities. The contract value is £116 million, with Vita Health Group being the current award recipient. Interested businesses must take note of the tender deadline on 16th March 2023 and the contract period spanning from 2024 to 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Talking Therapies

Notice Description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for INHS Talking Therapies Services. The procurement is split into Lots: Lot 1: East Kent Lot 2 West Kent Lot 3 Medway & Swale Lot4 Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59a3fc-2c4f-4b71-9a9a-90fd55df760d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,151,689 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT & MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITA HEALTH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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