--- title: "Talking Therapies Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2019-05-09" --- # Talking Therapies Service Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a88f904-8090-4b52-851a-115c103063c5.json) ## Summary The North of England Commissioning Support, representing the NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group, is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for a Talking Therapies Service. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 17 May 2019. A market engagement event will take place on 20 May 2019 in Newcastle, providing an opportunity for potential suppliers to discuss service models with commissioners. Interested businesses must register on the PROACTIS portal to participate and submit their RFI responses by 12 noon on 16 May 2019. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health services. Engaging in this process will allow organisations to contribute to the development of a service model and potentially secure future commissioning opportunities. Companies well-versed in therapeutic solutions and community health initiatives would be particularly suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS Newcastle Gateshead Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise to engage with the market and obtain input into the development of a service model in respect of a Talking Therapies Service. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS (NECS335). Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Thursday 16 May 2019. A market engagement event will be held on Monday 20 May 2019 at 9.30 - 12.30 at Eagles Conference Arena, Scotswood Road, Newcastle, NE4 7AF, with an opportunity for discussions with the Commissioners. Please register your interest in attending the market engagement event by sending a message on the Proactis portal. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that the RFI documents can be accessed via the PROACTIS portal from Friday 10 May 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed12accf-c8e4-419a-ba83-2a7ce98e03e6 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 May 2019 at 15:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed12accf-c8e4-419a-ba83-2a7ce98e03e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed12accf-c8e4-419a-ba83-2a7ce98e03e6 9th May 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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