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title: "Provision of an Open Access Therapy Service (OATS)"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
published: "2022-08-05"
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# Provision of an Open Access Therapy Service (OATS)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-322e228c-16ef-481e-a6ef-4f786078a0c1

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is conducting a tender for the "Provision of an Open Access Therapy Service (OATS)" aimed at providing a therapy and support service initially in Gloucester City. This procurement falls under the health services category and is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 22nd August 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2022 and last for one year, followed by a potential county-wide expansion depending on the pilot's success.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the voluntary care sector, as well as SMEs equipped to deliver health services. Companies that specialise in therapy and mental health support services could particularly benefit from this contract, especially those with a proven track record in collaborative and community-focused care. The initiative is designed to leverage local expertise, making it an ideal opportunity for organisations committed to enhancing community health and wellbeing.

## Notice

The Trust are looking to partner with a Voluntary Care Sector (VCS) organisation for the provision of an Open Access Therapy and Support Service (OATS). This shall be initially a pilot for a 12 month period in the centre of Gloucester City, followed by a further county wide expansion the following 12 months. The expansion will depend on the success of the service which shall be a jointly monitored and discussed at regular contract review meetings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c1140-43af-4101-bdfd-c275776b58e0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c1140-43af-4101-bdfd-c275776b58e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51c1140-43af-4101-bdfd-c275776b58e0
  5th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=51400&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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