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HPFT - Employment Advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies (previously IAPT)

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Nov 2023 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking providers for the procurement of Employment Advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies, part of a DWP initiative to increase employment support within NHS Talking Therapies. The contract, valued at £800,000 GBP, is expected to start in April 2024 with an initial duration until March 2025, potentially extendable pending funding confirmation. The closing date for tenders is 11th December 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and submissions can be made electronically or in writing.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses with experience in providing employment support to individuals with mental health conditions within NHS settings. Suitable companies would need proven NHS experience supporting individuals into vocational activities and should be able to work closely with NHS Mid Essex Talking Therapy clinicians. The initiative aims to combine psychological therapy with employment support, offering opportunities for businesses well-versed in mental health services. Companies interested in this tender should consider aligning their services with the requirements outlined by the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

HPFT - Employment Advisors in Mid-Essex Talking Therapies (previously IAPT)

Notice Description

The NHS Mid Essex Talking Therapies service (previously known as IAPT), delivered by Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT), is procuring a new service that will promote and embed employment support. This is part of a large-scale initiative by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to increase the employment support within NHS Talking Therapies.<br/>HPFT is seeking providers who have proven previous NHS experience of supporting people into vocational/employment activities who have used a mental health service. <br/>There is an expectation that the successful provider will commence the service from April 2024 with the contract initially running to March 2025 in line with DWP funding. There is an option to extend the contract pending confirmation of funding beyond March 2025. The maximum financial envelope for the service is PS280k p/a.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Six (6) Employment Advisors (EAs) and one (1) Senior EA will provide practical advice and relevant interventions to assist clients to gain, return to or retain employment. EAs will work closely with NHS Mid Essex Talking Therapy clinicians to provide employment support to people with common mental health problems who are struggling at work, off sick from work or looking to find work.
This initiative is to ensure that Talking Therapies services are able to offer a combined package of psychological therapy and employment support to all Talking Therapies clients who need it & clients that do not require psychological treatment and only require employment support should be referred onto other employment support provision outside Talking Therapies. The Trust is looking for a company which has worked with Talking Therapy services and have experience with clients that are experiencing mild-moderate mental health issues.
HPFT is seeking to work with a partner organisation that can bring this knowledge and expertise and work within and alongside the NHS Mid Essex Talking Therapies Service.

This opportunity is being published on the Atamis e-procurement portal, reference number C223628.
Link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Renewal: Contract may be extended for a further +1 +1 Years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04176c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033326-2023
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

85112200 - Outpatient care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jessica Jordan
Contact Email
jessica.jordan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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