--- title: "Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2016-12-14" --- # Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7953b90b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group is currently planning to procure the Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services, which focuses on delivering Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) for mental health support in the health and social work services sector. The contract is expected to have an annual value between £2,500,000 and £3,000,000, with a planned commencement date of 1st October 2016. Interested parties can express their interest by attending a market engagement event on 19th April 2016, and must respond by 14th April 2016 to confirm their attendance. The procurement process is still in the planning stage, with a contract notice anticipated in April 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in mental health services, therapy provision, and digital health solutions. Companies that can offer evidence-based psychological therapy treatments compliant with NICE guidelines, as well as those capable of delivering innovative digital mental health services, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process will enable businesses to contribute to vital mental health services while potentially expanding their reach within the NHS framework. ## Notice NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to commission Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) which will be referred to as 'Wandsworth Talking Therapy Service' under the new contract arrangement. IAPT is an NHS programme of talking therapy treatments recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to support frontline mental health services in treating depression and anxiety disorders. It was created to offer people a realistic and routine first-line treatment, combined where appropriate with medication, which traditionally had been the only treatment available. In relation to achieving the aims and objectives of the national programme the Commissioners have identified a good IAPT service should provide: * Equitable access to talking therapies * Timely access * Choice of NICE compliant treatments and access to alternative pathways * Flexible number of sessions fitting clients' needs * Provide a choice treatment locations * Good clinical outcomes with improved health and well-being (including employment) In addition to IAPT, the service will also include the provision of a Digital Mental Health Service which will provide a regulated online community service space in a supportive and therapeutic environment. The service will offer digital mental health support through peer support, structured online programme and one to one therapy at NICE step 3. The expectation is that structured self-management programmes on common mental health conditions, wellbeing issues smoking such as alcohol control, and weight management and physical health conditions will form a key component of the service. The CCG anticipates awarding a contract for 3 years to the appointed provider with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the CCG's discretion. The expected service commencement date is 1st October 2016. The annual value of the contract estimated at PS2,500,000 - PS3,000,000. A Draft version of the Service Specification for comment and review, and a Market Engagement Questionnaire for completion will be shared with Potential Bidders that express an interest in this opportunity. Potential Bidders are invited to a market engagement event on Tuesday 19th April at 9.30am at Wandsworth CCG, 73 Upper Richmond Rd, East Putney, London, SW15 2SR ***INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ASKED TO CONFIRM THEIR ATTENDANCE AND EXPRESS THEIR INTERESTS IN THE OPPORTUNITEE BY EMAILING: lola.triumph@wandsworthccg.nhs.uk REFERENCING 'WANDSWORTH TALKING THERAPY SERVICE MARKET ENGAGEMENT' IN THE TITLE. THE DEADLINE FOR EXPRESIONS OF INTEREST IS 17.00 ON THURSDAY 14TH APRIL 2016. PLEASE PROVIDE THE CONTACT DETAILS OF UP TO 3 BIDDER EVENT ATTENDEES WITHIN YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST*** The CCG anticipate publishing a Contract Notice to commence procurement during April 2016. The submission of an expression of interest is not a prerequisite to any subsequent procurement application. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a44013-6134-478e-8999-52edb89c9695 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | EAST PUTNEY | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW15 2SR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | East Putney | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Dec 2016 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a44013-6134-478e-8999-52edb89c9695 - 14 Dec 2016 at 11:36 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eefb589-989a-49fd-bc07-e05e7d25d2bd - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1c683f-7a6d-4747-830a-afcf4be5b098 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31a44013-6134-478e-8999-52edb89c9695 14th December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3eefb589-989a-49fd-bc07-e05e7d25d2bd 14th December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1c683f-7a6d-4747-830a-afcf4be5b098 24th March 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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