Planning

Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for In-person Group and Online Group Delivery

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is in the planning stage of a tender for a Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme aimed at in-person and online group delivery. The contract is intended for implementation by the Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland, under UKN07 region regulations. This procurement process falls under the central government public authority, with the classified industry categories including adult education and training services. Key dates include a pre-market engagement that requires responses from potential suppliers by 4 September 2025. The procurement method involves a pre-market engagement notice, and a formal future notice is expected by 31 October 2025.

Businesses operating within the educational and therapeutic services sector, particularly those specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy, training, or adult education, may find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their market reach. The engagement seeks potential suppliers capable of delivering both in-person and online services, offering a significant advantage to providers with strong digital infrastructures and experience in remote learning solutions. Participation in this tender could provide firms with valuable insights into the market requirements and align business offerings with the needs of the Public Health Agency, fostering business growth and potential long-term collaborations.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for In-person Group and Online Group Delivery

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for In-person Group and Online Group Delivery for Public Health Agency (PHA).

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Bespoke Low Intensity, Evidence Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Programme for In-person Group and Online Group Delivery for Public Health Agency (PHA). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Thursday , 4 September 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051015-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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