Award

Internet Enabled CBT (ieCBT)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2022 at 00:00

Tender

19 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has concluded the procurement process for an Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) service. This venture is classified under the health services category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The open tender process was initiated to commission a digital solution for CBT, aimed at delivering support via qualified therapy staff. The contract is valued at £1,800,000, spans one year with a potential 12-month extension, and has been marked completed as of December 13, 2021, following the finalisation of the award on that date.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health technology sector, particularly those specialising in digital solutions for mental health services. Companies with expertise in software development, psychological service delivery, or digital health platforms would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The NSS values quality and cost effectively, emphasising the importance of having a solid technical capability paired with competitive pricing, which can lead to sustainable business growth in this critical area of public health provision.

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Notice Title

Internet Enabled CBT (ieCBT)

Notice Description

NHS NSS wishes on behalf of NHS Scotland to commission an Internet Enabled CBT service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff, through a digital solution by written word. The contract will include the provision of support and maintenance of the software solution and other services associated with the software and the delivery of evidence based CBT treatment delivered in a safe and ethical way. The Contract will be for a 1 year duration with the possibility to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS NSS wishes on behalf of NHS Scotland to commission an Internet Enabled CBT service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff, through a digital solution by written word. The contract will include the provision of support and maintenance of the software solution and other services associated with the software and the delivery of evidence based CBT treatment delivered in a safe and ethical way. NHS NSS will enter into the Contract in the form. The Contract will be for a 1 year duration with the possibility to extend for a further 12 months.. The Contract will be for a 1 year duration with the possibility to extend for a further 12 months. The estimated value covers the potential two year contract value including one year extension.

Options: The Contract will be for a 1 year duration with the possibility to extend for a further 12 months. The estimated value covers the potential two year contract value including one year extension.

Renewal: The Contract will be for a 1 year duration with the possibility to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674352
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Marta Siwek
Contact Email
cameron.wright@nhs.scot, marta.siwek@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IESO DIGITAL HEATH (FORMERLY PSYCHOLOGYONLINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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