Award

Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Dec 2024 at 10:38

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11 Oct 2024 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) and West Sussex Talking Therapies Service (WSTT) have awarded a contract for the provision of Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This contract, valued at £2,166,600 for a three-year period, with potential extensions adding up to £1,444,400, is intended to run from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2027. The procurement was conducted under a direct award process as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR 2023), bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key individuals involved in this decision included various directors and managers from SCFT and WSTT, with the award date confirmed as 1st December 2024 following a standstill period from 4th to 13th December 2024. The services will be delivered across the South East region of England (UKJ2), specifically Brighton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in digital health services, specifically those specialising in behavioural therapies. Companies like Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd, which have demonstrated capability, value for money, and excellent service delivery in this sector, stand a good chance of securing such contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in community health services and digital therapy solutions can leverage this contract to expand their market presence, establish long-term partnerships with NHS trusts, and enhance their reputation in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Notice Description

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("SCFT") and West Sussex Talking Therapies Service ("WSTT") required the provision of Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. <br/><br/>The Authority intends to award following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023").

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust ("SCFT") and West Sussex Talking Therapies Service ("WSTT") required the provision of Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

The Authority intends to award following a Direct Award - Process C, in accordance with The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 ("PSR 2023"), to Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd, based on service delivery to date, value for money and capability within this area of healthcare provision.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31/10/2024. 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-04a827
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039194-2024
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Procurement Team
Contact Email
sc-tr.purchasing@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON , ELM GROVE
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESO DIGITAL HEALTH (UK

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