--- title: "Hertfordshire IAPT and Counselling Services AQP - Provider Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Hertfordshire IAPT and Counselling Services AQP - Provider Event Buyer: CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-973a1b13-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Hertfordshire IAPT and Counselling Services AQP is being conducted by Clinical Procurement Solutions Ltd and is currently in the planning stage. This tender, titled "Hertfordshire IAPT and Counselling Services AQP - Provider Event," aims to offer primary care counselling services to service users aged over 16 in Hertfordshire, specifically targeting individuals with mild to moderate mental health issues. The indicative key dates include a contract advert publication on 26 May 2016, a submission deadline of 1 July 2016, and the service commencement expected in early October 2016. The contract is set to last for 3.5 years and falls under the health services industry category. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in mental health services, particularly those specialising in counselling and psychological therapies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in providing IAPT-compliant services. By participating in this procurement, businesses can grow their reach within Hertfordshire's healthcare sector, engaging with local GP practices and enhancing their service offerings in response to community needs. ## Notice The service will offer primary care counselling to service users registered with a GP in Hertfordshire aged over 16 years old with mild to moderate range of mental health problems reporting as suffering from; * Pathological bereavement * Coping with injury or illness * Developmental or life crises * Emotional or physical abuse issues * Family relationship issues * Loss e.g. relationship, employment, health etc. * Self-image and identity issues * Lack of direction, alienation, existential problems * Stress and trauma - pre and post event * Issues of sexuality * Early onset addictive behaviours; drug misuse, eating disorders, alcoholism Service to be Commissioned Primary Care Counselling providing a counselling service and Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme model of mental health support. In East and North Herts CCG all counselling offered will be IAPT compliant In Herts Valleys CCG, both IAPT and non-IAPT compliant therapies can be offered Indicative rates are as follows: PS40 per 1-2-1 session PS50 per group session Contract Length 3.5 years General information The following dates are the indicative Key Milestones for the AQP process: Publication of Contract Advert - 26 May 2016 Deadline for Submission of Proposal - 1 July 2016 Evaluation of Proposals - 4 to 11 July 2016 Providers informed of outcome - 19 July 2016 Feedback to Bidders delivered - 20 to 24 July 2016 Standstill Period - 25 to 8 August 2016 Mobilisation Period - 12 August to 30 September Service Commencement - Early October Provider Information Session The Commissioners will be holding a provider information session on Monday 16 May 2016, 13:00 - 17:00 in Stevenage. Further details will be available once interested providers have registered on the Commissioners' online procurement portal, instructions for which are contained in this advert. Additional information: Registering your organisation In order to express an interest in the event, please register your organisation on our Portal (see below). It is free to register and should take no more than five minutes to complete the registration process. To register an expression of interest in Events on the portal please read the following instructions: 1. Go to the Current Opportunities page of our portal which can be found at the following URL: https://portal.clinicalprocurementsolutions.co.uk/current_opportunities.cfm 2. Click view to see the summary of the Event in which you wish to register interest 3. Click the button named 'Login or Register to View Further Information' and register your organisation should you not have done so previously. 4. The Authority will then confirm acceptance of your registration with a message. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81625e23-e05e-4058-9a44-f900eecbdcd6 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 May 2016 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Oct 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CLINICAL PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS LTD | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81625e23-e05e-4058-9a44-f900eecbdcd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81625e23-e05e-4058-9a44-f900eecbdcd6 25th April 2016 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://portal.clinicalprocurementsolutions.co.uk/current_opportunities.cfm Please register for this event at: ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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