--- title: "Staffordshire Community Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-07-22" --- # Staffordshire Community Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-40bfaaf5-7166-4046-ad4b-93bcda98363a.json) ## Summary The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for the 'Staffordshire Community Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service'. This initiative aims to enhance mental health services across Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, North Staffordshire, South East Staffordshire, Seisdon Peninsula, Stafford, and Stoke-on-Trent. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th September 2019. The service is classified under health services and follows an open procurement method, set to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 31st March 2023. This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth in the health services sector, particularly for businesses specialising in psychological therapies and mental health support. Companies that offer innovative, patient-centred solutions or those that can collaborate with both the voluntary sector and primary care teams would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Engagement in this procurement will enable organisations to contribute to integrated healthcare across Staffordshire, highlighting their commitment to improving community well-being. ## Notice Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, North Staffordshire, South East Staffordshire and Seisdon Peninsular, Stafford and Surrounds and Stoke-on-Trent CCGs currently commission an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service based in various locations across Staffordshire. This is offered on a basis of direct referral to Patients registered with GPs contracted with these CCGs. Commissioners wish to tender for an IAPT service on the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent STP footprint via a competitive tender for a single lead (or prime) provider. The successful bidder shall be expected to work with the community and voluntary sector to deliver the Service, particularly in relation to the non-IAPT element of the service. The overall aim of the Service is to provide timely and responsive psychological service to the people of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire who are experiencing any mental health problem that can be treated effectively in primary care - a single point of access for all mental health problems in primary care. This will include both: *The treatment of common mental health problems (depression and anxiety disorders) where those conditions can be managed in primary care, as part of the Improving access to psychological therapies programme, delivered by IAPT workers; *The treatment of other "Non-IAPT" mental health problems that can benefit from an evidence-based psychological therapy, delivered by "Non-IAPT" workers (e.g. Community Mental Health Nurses, counsellors, therapists, recovery/support workers, peer support workers and other mental health professionals. The Provider shall deliver a high quality, patient-centred service that enables people with mental health problems to improve their well-being and functionality, thereby reducing the need for more specialist services (either for their mental or physical health). Therefore, the Service shall also provide the connectivity for Service Users in terms of their wider care, ensuring that it is inclusive of both mental health and physical health problems. Delivery will be an integral aspect of primary care services therefore flexibility will be key in order to ensure individual GP practice needs can be met. The vision for the service is the provision of an integrated primary care mental health service which is accessible, flexible and innovative in addressing the needs of the individuals accessing the service. In order to achieve this, therapists should work as part of GP practice teams, working flexibly to meet the individual needs of each practice. Commissioners also wish the Service to be integrated with Long Term Condition teams, and primary care teams, providing psychological therapies within a Stepped Care Model, to people who are experiencing common mental health problems (the IAPT section of the service), and other mental health problems (the Non-IAPT section of the service). A full list of the underlying principles and aims and objectives of the service are provided wit Additional information: Light Touch Regime' services: This procurement is for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations('Regulations'). Accordingly, the contracting authorities are only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authorities are not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. The procedure which the contracting authorities are following is set out in Annex 1. As the CCG is a relevant body for the purpose of the National Health Service(Procurement, Patient Choice and Competition) (No 2) Regulations 2013 these Regulations also apply to this procurement. This tender will be operated via electronic means using the internet. Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services. Any other public-sector body detailed within this notice, wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body. Details will be made available via documentation and information released during the tender process. This exercise will be conducted on the Midlands and Lancashire CSU portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Candidates wishing to participate must register should register on the portal at https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk(registration and use of the website is free of charge). If your organisation has registered previously, you do not need to re-register. For technical support in submitting your expression of interest contact the Bravo Solution Help-desk on +44 8003684850 or E-mail: help@bravosolution There is one ITT relevant to this procurement, namely ITT 701. Bidders Should ensure that they are able to access this project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43101ca0-753b-4b65-9e6c-fe222eb1b825 | | 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 | 22 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | STOKE ON TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 4LX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2019 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43101ca0-753b-4b65-9e6c-fe222eb1b825 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43101ca0-753b-4b65-9e6c-fe222eb1b825 22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk - https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk(registration ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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