Tender

Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking tenders for the provision of “Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions”. This service will support patients within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is open until 20 November 2024. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 6 January 2025. This initiative is part of the Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service to enhance mental health support in primary care settings. The procurement method is open, and bidders must complete the necessary questionnaires on the Bravo E-tender Portal and adhere to the requirements stipulated in the tender documentation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those offering innovative psychological support interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and stress control programmes. Organisations collaborating with third-sector partners can gain increased access to government-funded mental health projects, potentially expanding their service offerings and client base. The contract is suitable for consortia bidding, making it an attractive prospect for diverse groups aiming to bring comprehensive mental health solutions to the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing health and social work services will find this contract particularly aligned with their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0.The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides services in primary care for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health. The service supports the provision of health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at Tier One level, in line with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. It is provided by the NHS, and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.PMHSS currently receive on average 900 referrals per month and it is evidenced that there is limited capacity for in-person sessions at GP surgeries and a gap has been identified for those needing support with self-esteem, social anxiety, distress intolerance etc who are unable to attend groups or do self help.PMHSS currently deliver a number of interventions including Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for living psycho-education groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with well-being in the general population.By collaborating with 3rd Sector partners, there can be an increased access to psychological support, specifically CCI, ACT-ion for living groups and stress control groups for those with mild to moderate or stable, severe and enduring mental health.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145496 Please note additional information on this procurement:1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tenderingprocess and not award any contract.2. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out inthe ITT and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiatethe terms.3. The Contracting Authority will not accept completed ITT's after the stated closing date.4. All documents to be priced (where applicable) in sterling and all payments made in sterling.5. All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.6. Bidders wishing to participate should visit the Bravo e-tenderwales portal and access the ITT underitt_107713.7. Bidders should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf ofCardiff and Vale ULHBTUPE - Bidders to review the TUPE Schedule included within this tender packThe successful bidder recognises that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply in respect of this Agreement and any future transfer of the services and agrees to comply with said Regulations.The successful Bidder will be responsible for the payment of all salaries, benefits, bonuses, PAYE liabilities and pension contributions in accordance with (i) Fair Deal and (ii) Staff terms and conditions of employment or engagement (whether contractual or otherwise) in respect of the period during which Staff are employed or engaged by the successful bidder.(WA Ref:145496)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-145496
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=145496
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

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
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Joselito Cuenta
Contact Email
joselito.cuenta@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501541

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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