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Talking Therapies NEHF to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB

NHS FRIMLEY INTERGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2024 at 13:54

TenderUpdate

18 Mar 2024 at 12:28

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board directly awarded a contract to the existing provider NHUC - Talk Plus for Talking Therapies services. The contract has a total value of £4,150,559.00 for an initial one-year term starting on 1st April 2024. The tender falls under the health services category and aims to reduce common mental health disorders. The procurement stage is complete, and the Commissioner commissioned services to offer psychological treatments for various mental health problems.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for providers experienced in offering psychological therapies and mental health services. The contract focuses on providing Talking Therapies across NEHF and addressing the prevalence of common mental health disorders nationally. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality psychological treatments and collaborating with healthcare organisations are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board, plays a vital role in directly awarding the contract to the incumbent provider, demonstrating a focus on service sustainability and innovative healthcare solutions.

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Notice Title

Talking Therapies NEHF to NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Talking Therapies Services (previously known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapy IAPT Services). It is estimated that nationally around 17.7% of adults aged 18 and older meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one common mental health disorder and are targeted to enter the Talking Therapies Services. Reducing the prevalence of common mental health disorders is a major public health concern. In 2007 the annual cost to treat depression and anxiety disorders in England was nearly PS3 billion, with an additional economic impact of around PS13 billion in lost earnings among people of working age. The Talking Therapies Service is based on a stepped model of care offering a range of psychological treatments for patients with mild, mild to moderate, moderate to severe and complex mental health problems. Talk Plus delivers this service across NEHF and has maintained consistently high standards in terms of outcomes quality and wider system impact. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider NHUC - Talk Plus in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS4,150,559.00 for the initial one year contract term. The one year period will commence on the 01st April 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Talking Therapies Services (previously known as Improving Access to Psychological Therapy IAPT Services). A summary of the purposes and objectives of the services are:- * 218 less people supported by Talking Therapies across NEHF in the remainder of 23/24. * Increased risk of escalation of needs and crisis presentation, in particular as post Covid we've seen a significant increase in acuity and risk. Anticipated impact to secondary care mental health is an additional 2 referrals to CMHRS/Single point of access per week. * Increased waiting times by 3-4 weeks further (longer f2f) * Lack of physical locations to support people locally with a significant reduction in capacity to see people face to face rather than virtually. Leaving people who want/are only able to receive support in person now waiting up to 18 weeks for an appointment. * Significant impact on a wide range of stakeholder in particular primary care who will experience an increase in GP appointments for people on waiting lists- anticipated to be an additional 2 GP appointments per week. * Reduction in support and ability to work in an integrated approach with our acute hospitals and PCN's for people with Long Term Conditions. Immediate impact would be pulling out of work with hypertension prevention team, cardiac team and at least one of the PCN LTP training courses. Resulting in impact on previously documented system efficiencies seen after Talk Plus intervention (totally PS2m from ED,OP and IP stays over 3 year period) * Widening of the inequalities gap around mental health. Significant impact and lack of access for people with digital and transport poverty, older adults. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider NHUC - Talk Plus in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract is PS4,150,559.00 for the initial one year contract term. The one year period will commence on the 01st April 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29th March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0449b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021864-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Large

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
£4,150,559 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20241 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 FRIMLEY INTERGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ37 North Hampshire

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHUC - TALK PLUS

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