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CCBT Multi-Treatment Platform

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

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26 Nov 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

CCBT Multi-Treatment Platform

Notice Description

NSS is undertaking the procurement of a Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CCBT) Mult-Treatment Platform using the Open procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NSS is undertaking the procurement of a Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CCBT) Mult-Treatment Platform using the Open procurement process. Through this procurement NSS is looking to contract a clinically effective, digital solution that delivers self-managed CBT digital therapeutic treatments across a range of disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD and panic. The services should support the mental health needs of individuals in a variety of ways and will be able to deliver treatment across a range of demographic groups including young people and older adults. The services will provide treatments that are specifically tailored to each identified group and condition to ensure the maximum effectiveness.

Renewal: An initial optional extension period of 24 months will be available, followed by two further optional extension periods of 12 months each taking the overall potential contract duration to 84 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816763
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544323
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

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

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