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NHS Talking Therapies Services

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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19 Sep 2024 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for its NHS Talking Therapies Services, specifically for online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The procurement process is in the award stage, with key details being finalised as of 19th September 2024. The contract, which started on 1st April 2021, will run until 31st March 2028. The service is to be delivered in the South East Essex area (UKH3), enabling patients to access secure, online therapy without needing to travel. This procurement falls within the services category and utilises a framework agreement with no change in the original contract duration. The awarded supplier is Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd, with a contract valued at £1,760,000 GBP, which includes a recent amendment of £360,000 for additional activities.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialised in digital health services, particularly those offering innovative online therapy solutions. Businesses located within or able to serve the South East Essex region stand to gain by providing scalable and accessible mental health services. The procurement method employed ensures a structured and transparent process, giving suppliers a clear framework to operate within. Companies with expertise in health technology, secure digital communications, and psychological services are well-placed to compete and expand their footprint in the public health sector through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Talking Therapies Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ieso provide online typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been a provider of services in South East Essex since 2017.

Ieso is available without any wait for treatment and provides a secure chat room space in which the conversation with a therapist is typed rather than conducted on a video call. The treatment is the same, the only difference is that the therapist and patient will type their conversation rather than talk. This alternative delivery method proven particularly helpful for many of EPUT patients and further supports our digital delivery of services which provides increased access to treatment platforms within Therapy for You.

As this takes place online and is secure there is no need for patients to miss work, travel or other commitments. It provides an opportunity for patients that may not have a suitable space for therapy to be able to engage with their therapist (eg; lack of child care, multi-generational households). Research has indicated this method of treatment is just as effective as face to face therapy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029966-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Postcode Area
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

Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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