--- title: "CAARMS for Psychosis - Health Education England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND" published: "2021-10-12" --- # CAARMS for Psychosis - Health Education England Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-31a2af11-e498-4e63-b679-bf1df39c7ada.json) ## Summary The NHS Health Education England (HEE), located in Leeds, is conducting a tender titled "CAARMS for Psychosis" aimed at providing support for The Comprehensive Assessment Of At Risk Mental States for Psychosis (CAARMS). This tender falls within the education and training services sector, with a maximum financial envelope of £750,000 inclusive of VAT, spread over a three-year contract, potentially extendable for an additional two years. The deadline for submitting completed invitations to tender (ITT) is 11th November 2021 at 12:00 pm, with submissions made exclusively through the specified e-Tendering portal. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health training and assessment services, especially those with capabilities in early intervention practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, providing essential training to increase the number of qualified professionals equipped to deliver the CAARMS assessments within healthcare settings, thereby promoting growth within the mental health service industry. ## Notice NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision to support The Comprehensive Assessment Of At Risk Mental States for Psychosis (CAARMS for Psychosis). Health Education England requires the support of provider/s to support and deliver the practitioner and supervisor requirements for The Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS) for psychosis which is a tool used to identify those who are at risk of developing psychosis. CAARMS is considered to be a useful tool to help clinicians identify those who are at risk and those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP). There is a high demand within Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) services for this training and the course will be aimed at increasing the number of individuals who are upskilled in being able to deliver the assessment within early intervention services. The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is PS750,000 Inclusive of Vat (PS250,000 Inclusive VAT per year). The contract period will be for three (3) years, with the option to extend by up to a further two years (1+1) subject to annual review and available budget. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa10ece1-d1ef-4889-a37a-fe87188f30f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 12:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa10ece1-d1ef-4889-a37a-fe87188f30f7 - 12 Oct 2021 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93fc46d-3348-4f4c-820d-d9af26f3b982 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa10ece1-d1ef-4889-a37a-fe87188f30f7 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d93fc46d-3348-4f4c-820d-d9af26f3b982 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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