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title: "NHS England and NHS Improvement (East) - Evaluation of Talking Therapy services"
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# NHS England and NHS Improvement (East) - Evaluation of Talking Therapy services

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a83d747b-796d-4d56-8489-e05822bd8127

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender titled "Evaluation of Talking Therapy services". This procurement falls within the health and social work services sector and is located in the East of England. The tender process is at the active stage, with bids closing on 19 July 2019 at 17:00. The contract period will commence on 2 August 2019 and conclude on 15 November 2019. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, suitable for participation by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare evaluation and mental health services, particularly those with expertise in assessing therapy programmes. Companies poised to submit a bid will likely benefit from their ability to conduct independent evaluations and propose tailored methodologies that align with the NHS's objectives. The focus on services related to sexual assault referral services opens avenues for businesses that can demonstrate efficacy in sensitive, ethical evaluations and innovative approaches to healthcare service enhancement.

## Notice

NHS England wishes to understand the effectiveness of talking therapy services commissioned to support people using sexual assault referral services (SAAS) in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. They are seeking to appoint an independent provider who can propose an appropriate way to evaluate the service, do the evaluation, provide answers to the questions given and make proposals as a consequence. Bidders are invited to submit offers for this requirement in accordance with the attached specification. The closing date for submission of bids is 19 July 2019 at 17:00hrs and should be sent to Emma Giles e-mail : emma.giles3@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912bdd96-b9a3-4454-b048-0668db84da3a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2019 - 15 Nov 2019 |
| 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

- 2 Jul 2019 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912bdd96-b9a3-4454-b048-0668db84da3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/912bdd96-b9a3-4454-b048-0668db84da3a
  2nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2804e79-5f08-47f4-855e-704d0bb2318e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66fe060c-802a-46df-a08c-9ec4c7e4b400
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58751ec1-2474-4f18-95e8-598c5f0c7a24

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