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IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training - Health Education England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Education England is inviting tenders for the IAPT High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling Training, classified under education and training services. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd November 2021 at 12:00pm. The contract, valued at £1,980,000, aims to provide training across four specific pathways to enhance the High Intensity IAPT workforce, starting from April 2022 and running for three years. Bidders can apply for one or multiple lots, which address distinct therapeutic approaches as specified in the contract details.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for training organisations, educational institutions, and providers specialising in psychotherapy and mental health services. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training in either Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, or Person-Centred Experiential Counselling will find this contract particularly relevant. Companies with established expertise in these fields and a commitment to enhancing mental health support will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to the ongoing development of psychotherapeutic services in the UK.

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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). This training programme is part of a three-year pilot that will commence in April 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 PathwayLot 2 - Interpersonal Therapy PathwayLot 3 - Brief Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy PathwayLot 4 - Person-Centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression PathwayThe 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/WelcomeShould Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk. Additional information: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e7f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025801-2021
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
Not specified
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
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,980,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Ambrose
Contact Email
sarah.ambrose@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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