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Online Therapies West Norfolk Adult CMHT

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jul 2024 at 14:40

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25 Apr 2024 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of Online Therapies within the West Norfolk Adult CMHT. The procurement falls under the health services classification and is categorised as a services contract. The buying organisation, based in NORWICH, United Kingdom, aims to reduce wait times for access to psychological therapy by matching therapist skills with clinical needs. The procurement stage is at the completion phase with a contract award value of £43,605 for services to be provided from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those offering online therapy solutions. Suppliers with relevant experience, a pool of therapists covering a wide range of specialisms, and the ability to align with clinical needs may find this tender suitable for bidding. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, providing a streamlined process for qualified providers. Interested businesses should take note of the deadline for representations to the decision makers by 03/05/2024 to participate in the standstill period.

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Notice Title

Online Therapies West Norfolk Adult CMHT

Notice Description

Online therapy to reduce wait time for access to psychological therapy within West Norfolk Adult CMHT via a range of therapists which cover all evidenced based therapies to match therapist skill/competency with clinical need. All therapists are appropriately accredited e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc. CMHT in the trust identifies a service user appropriately for provider, they are referred via our link person through to the provider preferably via a portal. The referral is then accepted by the provider who then match the clinical need to a therapist with the desired skillset. All sessions take place online via a platform. Before referral NSFT staff check that the service user is IT literate to the point they can access therapy sessions. Following the therapy sessions the therapist provides a clinical note which is in line with NSFT requirement's for clinical contacts which are uploaded to a secure portal which are then uploaded to Lorenzo. A process for clinician to clinician discussions with the "link person" in the CMHT is required. Following the ending of treatment the Provider produces clinical letters which are sent to GP and trust copied in.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The decision makes for this contract are the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Service Operations Lead, Contract Manager and the Head of Procurement

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 decision makers by 03/05/2024 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-04551e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020649-2024
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 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
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Worley
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 5BE
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Hellesdon North West
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELLO SELF

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