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title: "NHS England (East) - Talking Therapies"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# NHS England (East) - Talking Therapies

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75f19634-c406-4d20-a2af-2dfaef4abc48

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting organisations to tender for the provision of Talking Therapy Services aimed at supporting six Sexual Assault Referral Services across the East of England. This tender, titled "NHS England (East) - Talking Therapies," is classified under health and social work services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 5 p.m. on 17 September 2021. Interested parties must register on the Arden GEM EU Supply website to complete the required ITT documentation. A market place event will be held on 12 August 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for those looking to learn more about the opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in mental health and therapeutic services, particularly those familiar with working in sensitive environments such as Sexual Assault Referral Services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include mental health providers, counselling services, and social support organisations. With the contract commencing in April 2022 and running until March 2025, successful bidders will have a chance to establish long-term partnerships within the public health sector in the East of England.

## Notice

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England (East) (the Contracting Authority) is inviting suitable organisations to tender for the provision of Talking Therapy Services to support the 6 Sexual Assault Referral Services across the East of England. There are 3 Lots; Lot 1 - Norfolk and Suffolk, Lot 2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and Lot 3 - Cambridgeshire and Essex. Organisations wishing to submit a bid will need to register on the Arden GEM EU Supply website and complete the ITT documentation at the following location: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK. A market place event (via MS Teams) is scheduled for 12th August 2021 at 10.00am. If you wish to attend please contact Chris Horrocks - chris.horrocks@nhs.net by 5pm on 10th August 2021. The ITT documentation should be completed by the closing date of 5 p.m. on 17 September 2021. The ITT reference is 45349.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54744a5-97d9-47ad-8db5-e39eb0d3de83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 09:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54744a5-97d9-47ad-8db5-e39eb0d3de83
- 29 Jul 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54744a5-97d9-47ad-8db5-e39eb0d3de83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b54744a5-97d9-47ad-8db5-e39eb0d3de83
  25th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/

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