--- title: "Provision of Employment Advisors in IAPT for NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-10-13" --- # Provision of Employment Advisors in IAPT for NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06333568-623d-4e93-86a7-d107fcca669b.json) ## Summary NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) is currently seeking providers for the contract titled "Provision of Employment Advisors in IAPT". This procurement falls under the services sector, specifically focusing on placement services for personnel, and is set to take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified as an open procedure, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 November 2021. This contract is planned to commence on 1 April 2022 and will run for one year, concluding on 31 March 2023, with a possibility to extend for a further year subject to funding confirmation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in employment services, particularly those focusing on mental health support and advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering integrated therapy and employment support for individuals facing mental and physical health challenges. Given the financial cap of £1,008,000 per annum for bids, opportunities exist for capable firms to deliver impactful services within the parameters set by the commissioning body, NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. ## Notice NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express interest in delivering an Employment Advisors in IAPT service, by responding to this opportunity as required and described in the published tender documentation. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) is acting as an agent for and on behalf of the Commissioner and is supporting the procurement process. The process is a one stage open process. Employment Advisors (EA) in IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) is a project jointly run by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and DoHSC (Department of Health and Social Care). It has been set up in recognition that there are poorer employment outcomes for people with coexisting mental and physical health problems. It aims to increase the availability of employment support within IAPT services to ensure that there is sufficient employment support capacity to provide a fully integrated therapy and employment support for people who are employed, those off sick from work and those who are unemployed and looking to find work. Commissioners are currently awaiting confirmation of funding from DWP to support these services beyond April 2022. Due to timescales to undertake a compliant process, Commissioners are proceeding with a formal process and will confirm once funding has been received, which is anticipated Autumn 2021. The contract will be for 1 year from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, with the Commissioner having the option to extend the Contract for up to a further 1 years (subject to further confirmation of external funding beyond initial term). Please note there is a financial threshold associated with this procurement. Any bids exceeding PS1,008,000.00 per annum will be excluded from evaluation and disqualified from the process. No bids over PS1,008,000.00 will be accepted. Full details of the service can be found and are included as part of the documentation within the project on EU-Supply. To access the documentation please visit EU-Supply on the link below and access project 46409 - Provision of Employment Advisors in IAPT for NHS Derby and Derbyshire CCG: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f179c8f-8c64-464a-80e9-9ebe9ab0af4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,016,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79610000 - Placement services of personnel ## Release History - 13 Oct 2021 at 17:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f179c8f-8c64-464a-80e9-9ebe9ab0af4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f179c8f-8c64-464a-80e9-9ebe9ab0af4a 13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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