--- title: "Developing a Pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2021-12-03" --- # Developing a Pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e8b78c-8b37-400a-a61f-7f6382e0113c.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking to establish a pan-London framework for computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) as part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 2pm on 17 December 2021. The project, classified under miscellaneous business-related services, aims to enhance therapy provision across London by establishing a structured agreement for procuring cCBT solutions. The contract period spans from 23 December 2021 to 23 June 2022, with a total estimated value of £43,000. The tender process is carried out through a quotation exercise, necessitating the expertise of a partner experienced in NHS framework agreements. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the mental health and digital healthcare sectors, particularly those who can provide cCBT products or related services. Organisations with expertise in establishing digital health frameworks and knowledge of the London care market would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful partner will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental health therapy delivery in London, engaging with local providers, and ensuring compliance with national digital health standards. ## Notice The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme began in 2008 and has transformed the treatment of adult anxiety disorders and depression in England. The NICE guidelines for the provision of IAPT services include the use of digitally enabled therapies for the treatment of mild to moderate common mental health needs. Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) are an important aspect of delivering IAPT services and can help expand therapy provision and improve access to services. An analysis of digital therapy provision in London, undertaken in 2018/19, found that 85% (29) of local IAPT services in London offer cCBT to people. IAPT services independently procure cCBT products from providers as there is currently no pan-London framework in place. We are aiming to implement a pan-London cCBT procurement solution for London's IAPT services to achieve economies of scale, reduce variation and ensure all products meet required clinical safety standards. In order to establish a London framework agreement for cCBT we need to appoint a procurement partner to develop a robust specification and evaluation criteria, and undertake the tendering process for suppliers to become part of the framework. 1. The preferred partner must have the relevant skills and expertise to support us in establishing a framework agreement for cCBT. 2. They will also need to have knowledge of the London health and care market and extensive experience in undertaking framework agreements within the NHS. 3. They will be required to engage the market, produce all tender documentations, evaluate bidders - including ensuring that they are compliant with national standards for digital health and care products (including the Digital Technology Assessment Criteria), and manage the overall procurement process. They will build on previous work done by the programme to better understand the London digital technology market 4. Partners should have the relevant specialist expertise to review supplier contracts, price, content and volume and negotiate the best package on behalf of all 32 London IAPT services. 5. Responsibilities will include undertaking market scoping and supplier engagement sessions, preparing the Invitation to Tender, managing the procurement process, and managing the process for awarding contracts 6. They should have previous experience with managing public sector procurement frameworks within London. 7. Partners who have prior experience in establishing framework agreements for mental health and/or digital healthcare solutions will be preferred. Interested organisations must register and submit quotations on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ba88c497-6c53-ec11-810e-005056b64545) by 17.12.21 2pm. All communications in relation to this procurement must be via the messaging facility on ProContract for this project. Clarification question stage operates from now until 10.12.21. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed06144c-d4a8-4dcf-a138-42ad06cc7253 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Quotation exercise | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 23 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £43,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7NT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed06144c-d4a8-4dcf-a138-42ad06cc7253 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed06144c-d4a8-4dcf-a138-42ad06cc7253 3rd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cea2059-3e9f-4fa8-81b7-762d1349b67a Request for Quotation submission documents. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05230b5f-35bf-432b-b007-9fd71803f4da Contract specification document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cb49c16-fab9-4ee7-b5fe-57fb5d07e24f Bidder submission document. - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ba88c497-6c53-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Link to project on ProContract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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