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NHS Talking Therapies

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Dec 2023 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded contracts for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington, and Cheshire East. These contracts are direct award contract modifications for a 12-month period starting from 1st April 2024. The services are part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan, aiming to offer a variety of therapies for anxiety and depression, working closely with local partners and secondary care mental health services.

This procurement opportunity can be particularly beneficial for businesses in the health services industry looking to provide talking therapies. The procurement stage was completed through a limited procurement method, with contracts being awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. Businesses seeking to expand their services in Wirral, Warrington, and Cheshire East may find this tender suitable for growth, especially those with expertise in delivering mental health services and specialised therapy programs.

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Notice Title

NHS Talking Therapies

Notice Description

The ICB is directly awarding contracts to existing providers for a 12 month period commencing 1st April 2024. These are contract modifications and are to provide NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. The services will provide a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based on emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services. Reasons for Direct Award are around the uncertainty in the National Health Mental Health plans post 23/24; a Direct Award now will give time for alignment and review of pathways and potential future procurement on a regional basis from March 2025.

Lot Information

Talking Therapies (IAPT) Wirral Place

To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services.

Talking Therapies (IAPT) Warrington

To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services.

Talking Therapies (IAPT) Cheshire Place

To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services.

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Explanation: This Contract Award Notice is published under the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015. It is for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('Regulations') as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations. Accordingly, the contracting authority is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authority is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. Justification of award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified in the cases listed below: The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: These contracts are contract modifications and are to be awarded under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (1) (b) (ii), where the service can be supplied only by particular economic operators currently delivering the services, and no reasonable alternative exists, without considerable disruption to patient care. These contracts are therefore awarded on a 1 year to provide essential continuity for patients. The contract modification awards will ensure partnership working continues between the NHS Trust and the Independent Sector that will deliver crucial benefits, and minimise unnecessary disruption for patients at a time of great turmoil within the NHS, whilst longer term pathways are planned. This will also deliver essential financial efficiencies across the local health economy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038022-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,315,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD61 Warrington, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIG LIFE GROUP

EVERYTURN MENTAL HEALTH

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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