Psychological Support for Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Trainees within NHS Wales

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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Tender

03 Aug 2022 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for the provision of "Psychological Support for Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Trainees within NHS Wales." This service falls under the health services industry category, specifically psychiatrist or psychologist services (CPV 85121270). The tender is currently open, with a submission deadline set for 1st September 2022. The anticipated contract commencement date is 3rd October 2022, and the contract period will extend until 30th September 2025, with options for renewal at the contracting authority's discretion. The procurement is proceeding under an open procedure as part of the Light Touch Regime outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in psychological services, particularly those experienced in providing support to health trainees and with expertise in mental health and well-being. Companies equipped to address the social value and community benefit requirements included in the tender would be particularly well-suited to compete. With an allocated budget of £2,796,000, potential bidders should be prepared to deliver on a range of support services aimed at improving the well-being and performance of trainees across Wales.

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Notice Title

Psychological Support for Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Trainees within NHS Wales

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a Special Health Authority within Wales which sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts. HEIW have a Professional Support Unit (PSU) who's role is to promote and support positive psychology and wellbeing at work for medical, dental and pharmacist trainees across Wales. Some trainees will require short term support by an appropriately qualified and experienced specialist that is outside the scope of internal PSU service expertise. Therefore HEIW have a requirement for a specialist psychological service provider to provide support to trainees across Wales for physical health, mental health, special learning and educational needs and personal and professional skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEIW wish to procure a specialist psychological service provider to provide short term psychological support to trainees across Wales for physical health, mental health, special learning and educational needs and personal and professional skills for referred to the PSU. The aim is to enable a significant improvement in well-being and performance such that trainees achieve a successful outcome. The successful Bidder shall be required to manage referrals for accessing short term support by an appropriately qualified and experienced specialists. Further information on the requirements is available in the tender documentation.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in two 12 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0358b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021324-2022
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,796,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
The services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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