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title: "AMENDED NHS Calderdale CCG: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (AQP)"
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# AMENDED NHS Calderdale CCG: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (AQP)

Buyer: NHS CALDERDALE CCG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b46012-35b5-42b1-b21e-a68808e210fd

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## Summary

The NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is inviting expressions of interest for the "AMENDED NHS Calderdale CCG: Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (AQP)" tender. This open procurement process falls under the health services category and is set in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 31 January 2020, with a contract period commencing on 1 April 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2022. Interested healthcare service providers, including third sector organisations and social enterprises, are encouraged to explore this opportunity aimed at improving mental health services for adults in Calderdale.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for healthcare providers with expertise in psychological therapies and related mental health services. Companies that demonstrate innovation, use of technology in service delivery, and a strong focus on patient-centred solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses with a commitment to enhancing accessibility for older people and BAME communities in mental health treatments will align well with the procurement objectives of the NHS Calderdale CCG.

## Notice

NHS Calderdale CCG commissioners invites expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced healthcare service providers including third sector organisations, social enterprise and other providers to provide Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services to people in Calderdale. The IAPT service will be required to provide identification, assessment and treatment of adults (aged 18+) with common mental health disorders, in accordance with appropriate NICE guidance, with the aim of improving wellbeing and quality of life. The commissioners encourage innovation and use of technology within service delivery. They are seeking patient centred solutions for the provision of this service with the following aims: * Early intervention and promotion of self-directed support and recovery * Provision of the least intrusive, most effective intervention first. * Development of the use of technology and digital platforms to engage patients who prefer this approach * Specific focus on increasing the number of older people and BAME people receiving treatment In order to achieve the above aims and objectives the successful bidders should pay attention to following facets: * Quality of provision * Equality of access * Integration and coordination amongst various services to be provided under IAPT AQP * Sustainability * Continuous Improvement * Value * Patient experience and positive outcomes Additional information: It is anticipated that this tender will open on the 18 November 2019. If you would like to submit a tender for this service, please express your interest by registering on the BRAVO eprocurement portal website https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk, reference itt_5047. Once registered potential providers will be able to complete their submission. The CCG reserves the right to withdraw this opportunity or to amend anticipated timelines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa9918e-4ad8-4d87-a2d5-bc1d62539e59 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,800,000 |
| 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 CALDERDALE CCG |
| Locality | HALIFAX |
| Post town | Halifax |
| Postcode | HX3 5AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Calderdale |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Halifax |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa9918e-4ad8-4d87-a2d5-bc1d62539e59
- 31 Dec 2019 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93199f-5df1-48e8-a387-3f9eae58ca36
- 14 Nov 2019 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94d9a7a-ef0a-4166-9a03-d53b2718be14

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa9918e-4ad8-4d87-a2d5-bc1d62539e59
  18th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e93199f-5df1-48e8-a387-3f9eae58ca36
  31st December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94d9a7a-ef0a-4166-9a03-d53b2718be14
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  NHS Sourcing

## Notice URLs

- https://www.calderdaleccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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