Award

Digital/Remote Psychological Therapies

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

06 Sep 2024 at 14:34

Award

13 Aug 2024 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has formally awarded a contract for the provision of Digital/Remote Psychological Therapies services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the contract confirmed at a value of £220,000. This contract, running from 14th August 2024 to 31st March 2025, falls under the "Psychiatrist or psychologist services" industry category (CPV: 85121270) and will be executed without prior publication of a call for competition, in alignment with PSR Direct Award Process C. Key criteria for the decision included quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access, reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice, and social value. The awarded contract marks the transition to the operational stage with Xyla Health and Wellbeing (Acacium Group) as the supplier.

Businesses specialising in digital health services, particularly those with experience in providing psychological therapies, can find substantial growth opportunities through this tender. It is specifically tailored for providers who excel in delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable health solutions, meeting critical NHS standards. Small to medium enterprises experienced in technology-driven health solutions may find competitive advantage in such tenders, particularly if they can demonstrate significant impact on improving access and reducing health inequalities. This procurement could serve as a stepping stone for businesses looking to solidify their presence in the healthcare sector, collaborating closely with NHS trusts to deliver essential services.

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Notice Title

Digital/Remote Psychological Therapies

Notice Description

Digital / Remote Psychological Therapies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Digital/Remote Psychological Therapies

We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following PSR Direct Award Process C (DAP C)

The contract is awarded at zero value, and is based on an activity based charge, with a maximum contract value of PS220,000

The services will be provided from 14th August 2024, until 31st March 2025.

Procurement Information

PSR DAP C Award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048aac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028645-2024
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 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
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Richard Whiteside
Contact Email
richard.whiteside2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1375364470

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XYLA HEALTH AND WELLBEING (ACACIUM GROUP

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