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Provision of psychological therapy services to Suffolk adult eating disorder patients

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Nov 2024 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an urgent procurement process for the provision of psychological therapy services to adult patients with eating disorders in Suffolk. This contract has been awarded to Altum Health (Suffolk Adult ED) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, due to urgent patient safety concerns. This emergency award covers the procurement period from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025 and was necessitated by the immediate need for interim capacity within the region. This contract, valued at £49,999, has been facilitated using a limited procurement method, without prior publication, to ensure rapid deployment of essential services

This tender presents a significant opportunity for providers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in psychology and therapeutic services. With a focus on addressing urgent patient safety concerns, providers with a proven track record of rapid response and high-quality care are well-suited to compete. Organisations capable of scaling operations quickly to meet fluctuating demand would find this contract beneficial for expanding their service network and enhancing their reputation within the NHS framework. The involvement of Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust underscores the high calibre of performance expected, contributing to long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Provision of psychological therapy services to Suffolk adult eating disorder patients

Notice Description

This urgent contract award is made on the grounds of patient safety, to accelerate provision of psychological therapy services to patients in Suffolk. The urgent contract award is made to provide additional interim capacity that is not currently available within the service. The contractor will be engaged as a contingency provider, should the existing service not have sufficient capacity to treat patients within the specified care plan duration. This measure is being taken to mitigate against potential patient harm due to elongated access times. The contractor has been identified as suitable provider, with sufficient capacity and capability, to facilitate a contract from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

This urgent contract award is made on the grounds of patient safety, to accelerate provision of psychological therapy services to patients in Suffolk. The urgent contract award is made to provide additional interim capacity that is not currently available within the service. The contractor will be engaged as a contingency provider, should the existing service not have sufficient capacity to treat patients within the specified care plan duration. This measure is being taken to mitigate against potential patient harm due to elongated access times. The contractor has been identified as suitable provider, with sufficient capacity and capability, to facilitate a contract from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2025

Procurement Information

Please see section VI.3. (Additional information) for full context and justification of the Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b5c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036554-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 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
NR1 2DL
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTUM HEALTH (SUFFOLK ADULT ED

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