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title: "Expressions of Interest: Interim Provision of IAPT Capacity in Merton"
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# Expressions of Interest: Interim Provision of IAPT Capacity in Merton

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-534d0565-1892-4606-bf6d-80df9ad03007

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## Summary

The NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently in the planning stage for the procurement titled "Expressions of Interest: Interim Provision of IAPT Capacity in Merton." This procurement process aims to engage providers who can supply additional capacity to enhance the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service for the Merton community. The contract duration is set from 01 August 2018 to 31 March 2019, with a total expected expenditure of up to £340,000. Interested parties have until 5 pm on 29 June 2018 to submit their expressions of interest via an electronic questionnaire.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in psychological therapies. Suitable competitors may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to collaborate with the existing IAPT service providers in Merton. Engaging in this procurement can enable businesses to expand their service offerings and enhance accessibility to psychological support for residents in the area.

## Notice

NHS Merton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking expressions of interest from providers who can provide additional capacity to support the existing Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service in order to achieve improved access rates amongst the people living in Merton. The contract will run from 01 August 2018 to 31 March 2019 The CCG is seeking to commission 1000 completed treatments with a probable split of 30% at Step 2 and 70% at Step 3 with all courses of treatment expected to be completed by 31 March 2019. The value of the proposed level of activity is up to PS340,000.00. The service provider(s) will be expected to work alongside the existing IAPT service provider. The service provider will be expected to provide the service at a location in Merton or convenient and accessible for Merton IAPT service users. The CCG will discuss the service specification in more detail with interested providers. The CCG will consider expressions of interest from any provider capable of delivering all or part of the requirement. To express an interest in providing this service, providers are asked to complete the short questionnaire below and return by email to rachel.parker17@nhs.net by 5pm on 29 June 2018. Additional information: The CCG reserves the right to use responses to this EOI advert to award contract(s) for this service or not to at all.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c96eb23-1ad1-45ee-8245-7a7dbc8e792c |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 09:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c96eb23-1ad1-45ee-8245-7a7dbc8e792c
- 19 Jun 2018 at 08:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c96eb23-1ad1-45ee-8245-7a7dbc8e792c
- 19 Jun 2018 at 08:45 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c96eb23-1ad1-45ee-8245-7a7dbc8e792c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c96eb23-1ad1-45ee-8245-7a7dbc8e792c
  19th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0d3b5a7-7dc3-4562-b373-60ebe4547376
  Expression of Interest form

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