--- title: "Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT" published: "2022-08-16" --- # Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services Buyer: NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-baabc07d-46c9-4059-981b-f7b6150b4e72.json) ## Summary The National Health Service (NHS) England & NHS Improvement has initiated a tender for the Evaluation of a New Role for Psychology Graduates in Children and Young People Mental Health Services. The procurement involves research consultancy services and business and management consultancy services. The tender is part of NHS England's efforts to address the increasing demand and pressure on mental health services for children and young people. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold) with a contract period starting from September 21, 2022, to September 20, 2024. This opportunity to provide specialised services in the mental health sector presents a chance for consultancy businesses to contribute to improving the quality and availability of Tier 4 clinical services. Companies in the research consultancy and business management sectors, particularly those with experience in mental health services, may find this tender suitable for expanding their portfolio. Interested suppliers can register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system to participate in this significant initiative that aims to enhance care provision for young people with severe mental illness. ## Notice Nationally, the pressure on Tier 4 Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS) has publicly grown. The overall capacity has been reduced from 1455 beds in June 2017 to 1334 beds in September 2021. Occupancy levels are frequently at more than 95%, providers are managing more acuity, and children are routinely presenting in emergency departments in crisis. COVID-19 and CQC restrictions have also made a real impact on service provision over the last year. The increase in demand for eating disorder services over the last year has also placed additional pressure on community and inpatient services. Following the success of the winter pressures scheme in 2020, further investment into CYPMHS for specialised commissioning services was proposed by Julian Kelly and an invitation to bid for opportunities was given to the regions and national team. This initiative was proposed given the national pressure on Tier 4 CYPMHS clinical services which had been affecting the quality and availability of services. In response, NHS England and NHS Improvement asked regions to submit proposals to improve the provision of Tier 4 services. Each scheme: * Must address areas/specialisms of clinical concern: * Target groups of CYP who currently do not receive dedicated support approaches and for whom interventions would have a significant impact on reducing escalation and potential for admission. * Is achievable and sustainable * Does not replace Long Term Plan commitments, but could pump prime or complement the LTP schemes * Reduces admissions that do not follow natural clinical flow * Credible in Reducing/ Stopping admissions * Potential to increase bed capacity for the system * Influences de-escalation, shorter length of stay or prevent escalation to the next level of care. A successful scheme is the Youth Intensive Psychological Practitioner (YIPP). Over two years, 96 YIPPs will complete a new postgraduate certificate while working across one of 6 provider collaborative sites (in both inpatient and community settings) to gain experience in designing and delivering psychological interventions to young people with severe mental illness. The scheme will run as a pilot and NHSE/I have been working closely with HEE to develop the programme. Trainees are due to start in late 2021/22. As the scheme is a pilot, it is essential that it is evaluated to determine if it adds value to the existing MDT and to the care and treatment CYP receive. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'C96274 Evaluation of New Role for Psychology Graduates in CYP Mental Health Services" * Click 'Register Interest' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdc63b4-eb20-484e-ab93-b5175b518488 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | NHS ENGLAND & NHS IMPROVEMENT | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2022 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdc63b4-eb20-484e-ab93-b5175b518488 - 18 Jul 2022 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349aa79-98b3-4a82-ad51-d1eac66ffe0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fdc63b4-eb20-484e-ab93-b5175b518488 16th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0349aa79-98b3-4a82-ad51-d1eac66ffe0a 18th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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