Award

NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (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

01 Dec 2023 at 00:00

Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has awarded a contract for the provision of NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) services. The tender, with the title "NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT)," falls under the Health industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £3,500,000. The award was signed on 30th November 2023. The location of the procurement is primarily in Scotland, and the buying organization, NSS, oversaw the procurement using an open procedure.

This tender for Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy services by the NHS Scotland presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the health and digital service sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing digital healthcare solutions are well-suited to compete. The contract includes the delivery of evidence-based CBT treatment in a digital format, making it suitable for businesses offering digital therapy solutions. Deadline-wise, the procurement has been completed, and successful bidders will engage in supporting and maintaining the software solution as well as delivering therapy services while adhering to ethical and safety standards.

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Notice Title

NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT)

Notice Description

NHS Scotland has procured an Internet Enabled CBT service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff through a digital solution by written word. The contract includes 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 in a safe and ethical way.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Scotland has procured an Internet Enabled CBT service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff through a digital solution by written word. The contract includes 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 in a safe and ethical way.

Renewal: This procurement will allow for an optional contract extension period of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742444
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC493947
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
SME

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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20232 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
Not specified
Contact Email
jim.binnie@nhs.scot, kris.lindsay@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7804475952

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486855
    NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) - NHS Scotland wishes to procure 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 in a safe and ethical way.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC493947
    NHS Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) - NHS Scotland has procured an Internet Enabled CBT service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff through a digital solution by written word. The contract includes 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 in a safe and ethical way.

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