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Improving Access To Psychological Therapies

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

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04 Aug 2022 at 07:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London has awarded a contract titled "Improving Access To Psychological Therapies" to Twining Enterprise, valued at £173,053.75. This service falls under the community health services category and aims to enhance psychological health and wellbeing for individuals experiencing common mental health issues, whilst also providing employment support. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2022 and is set to conclude on 30th June 2023. The procurement method used was an 'Other' classification, and the award was completed on 18th July 2022 following a capability assessment that identified Twining Enterprise as the sole competent provider.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on health services, especially those offering innovative psychological therapies and employment support mechanisms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can contribute to the delivery of equitable health services for diverse populations, particularly those tailored for BAME communities and vulnerable groups, will find this tender particularly relevant. Collaboration with the awarded supplier or offering related services could facilitate growth within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Access To Psychological Therapies

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded to Twining Enterprise following market engagement to invite capable providers. Following a capability assessment, Twining Enterprise has been established as the only capable provider. NWL CCG required an employment support service within the psychological therapy service in accordance with the National Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) programme, with the aim of increasing access to a range of psychological therapy interventions to: * improve the psychological health and wellbeing of people with common mental health problems (e.g. depression and anxiety disorders), and * provide increased access to employment support which will assist people with common mental health problems to maintain employment and return to work. Within the Stepped Care model of psychological therapy interventions to provide support to IAPT patients into mainstream: * Employment * Education/training * Volunteering The service will ensure provision of an equitable service to Hounslow's diverse population, paying special attention to providing appropriate and accessible services for people from BAME communities and 'vulnerable' groups (people with learning disabilities who are able to engage, long term conditions, neurological conditions, carers, older adults, non-English speakers etc). The service will support people accepted into the IAPT service and provide patients with: * Information advice and guidance (IAG) on work and learning * Needs assessment and action planning/goal setting * Support in developing personal/interpersonal skills * Access to welfare benefits/financial advice * Managed signposting/referral to other service * Support into/in further education/training/volunteering as pathway activities towards employment * Interview preparation * CV development, support in seeking and applying for work * Facilitated back to work support, liaising with employers and other professionals as necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebad7ebd-b709-4a99-8dee-3f6e88d5a8b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae3157e1-1703-45c7-ac3f-ee19631df6a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,053 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,053 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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 NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TWINING ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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