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title: "Framework Agreement for Clinical Services for Patients Requiring Counselling Services and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (1)"
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# Framework Agreement for Clinical Services for Patients Requiring Counselling Services and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (1)

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0270544d-d421-4551-9669-ce7a28bb7c4b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Agreement for Clinical Services, specifically targeting patients requiring counselling services and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), initiated by the NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) on behalf of the Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract primarily falls under the health services category, with delivery addressed to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender phase having closed on 5th February 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2019 and will last until 31st March 2022, amounting to a total contract value of £4,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those experienced in providing counselling and CBT services. Companies that are well-suited to compete include established healthcare providers, mental health services organisations, and firms offering digital therapeutic solutions. With the NHS Trust's focus on improving waiting times and enhancing service quality through a new care model, successful bidders may find a promising avenue for growth and long-term partnerships within the public sector healthcare framework.

## Notice

Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust (LCFT) is seeking to appoint one or more suppliers to provide a Clinical Services Framework for Patients Requiring Step 3 Counselling Services (Lot 1) and Step 3 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (Lot 2). Lancashire Care Foundation Trust provides clinical assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patients requiring counselling and CBT as part of its Mindsmatter service. The current LCFT Mindsmatter Team includes cognitive behavioural therapists, counsellors, psychological wellbeing practitioners (who are clinically led by a Consultant Clinical Psychologist), employment advisors and on-line counselling and on-line CBT. We are currently implementing a new service model for Mindsmatter for Counselling and CBT Services, centred on shared care arrangements with primary care that will ensure the best outcomes and service sustainability over the long term. Alongside this service transformation, the Trust is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisations to undertake specialist work with patients requiring Step 3 Counselling and/or Step 3 CBT, in order to improve waiting times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368d7522-598d-4e23-9447-b0e3b3920a10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | PRESTON, |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR5 6AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Bamber Bridge East |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ACORN RECOVERY PROJECTS; BEACON COUNSELLING TRUST; DR JULIAN MEDICAL GROUP; IESO DIGITAL HEALTH (UK; LANCASHIRE WOMEN; PH7 WELLBEING CENTRE; RELATE LANCASHIRE; TLC: TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE; WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE T/A WEST LANCASHIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2019 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368d7522-598d-4e23-9447-b0e3b3920a10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/368d7522-598d-4e23-9447-b0e3b3920a10
  26th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27156&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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