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title: "Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire"
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# Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-708aa871-5c74-4bc4-8d4f-1abf1b30812b

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service aimed at Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The contract was awarded to Physiotherapy Solutions Ltd, trading as Vita Health, on 12th July 2019. This healthcare service, valued at approximately £77.57 million, will span a decade from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2029, with a break clause after three years. The interests of SMEs and VCSEs were considered in this open procurement process, which followed the "Light Touch Regime" under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the healthcare sector, particularly those offering psychological therapy services. Given the focus on improving user outcomes through innovative approaches, companies that specialise in mental health services, collaborative care models, or community health initiatives would be well-positioned to compete in future related procurements. Additionally, businesses that can provide support services or partner in logistical solutions may find valuable openings as this extensive contract progresses.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (BNSSG CCG) sought to commission an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The Commissioner is taking an innovative and positive new approach that locates the mandated clinical IAPT interventions within the wider socio-economic context. It is expected that this will maximize the effectiveness of the clinical IAPT interventions and improve service user outcomes. Refer to the service specification within the procurement documentation for the full service description, Commissioner approach and service outcomes. The contract duration will be for 10 years from 1st September 2019, with a break clause after 3 years. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966f5344-13b7-4cf7-a438-3a2010f33aef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,574,133 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,574,133 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHYSIOTHERAPY SOLUTIONS LTD T/A VITA HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2019 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966f5344-13b7-4cf7-a438-3a2010f33aef
- 7 Nov 2018 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf286ea-b4ff-40c8-8bf8-bf0577ab2af9
- 29 Oct 2018 at 14:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1490c8a-b89b-4daf-afcb-b9d356ec7f4c
- 16 Oct 2018 at 11:28 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1490c8a-b89b-4daf-afcb-b9d356ec7f4c
- 16 Oct 2018 at 09:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1490c8a-b89b-4daf-afcb-b9d356ec7f4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/966f5344-13b7-4cf7-a438-3a2010f33aef
  23rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bf286ea-b4ff-40c8-8bf8-bf0577ab2af9
  7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1490c8a-b89b-4daf-afcb-b9d356ec7f4c
  29th October 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38221276-021c-4e17-914d-1bc29cc55ca3
  Draft Service Specification

## Notice URLs

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