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title: "Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - NHS MEDWAY CCG"
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# Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT) - NHS MEDWAY CCG

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd01e014-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Medway CCG, under the Medway Council, seeking to commission Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services across the Medway area. This tender, classified under health and social work services, was published on 2nd June 2016, with a deadline for submissions set for 5th July 2016. The procurement method is open, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st November 2016 to 31st October 2019, with an estimated value of £7,023,180. The project aims to provide psychological therapy through a single Lead Provider, ensuring a seamless care transition in line with the local health economy.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for organisations specializing in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering psychological therapies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as the NHS Medway CCG is specifically targeting service providers capable of managing the stepped care model aligned with NICE Guidelines. By participating, these businesses can expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in the healthcare sector in the South East of England.

## Notice

NHS Medway CCG is seeking to commission IAPT services across the Medway catchment area utilising the Lead Provider Model in line with the attached service specification. NHS Medway CCG's approach is to commission a single Lead Provider to offer IAPT services in line with the inclusion and exclusion criteria outlined in the service specification. The Lead Provider would be expected to work with the local health economy(primary and secondary care) to ensure a seamless transition between care providers, where this is required. The IAPT service will provide a single point of access to psychological therapies, offering a stepped care modelof service, based on NICE Guidelines whereby the least intensive intervention appropriate to a person's need is provided first. People can readily step up or down the care pathway in accordance with their changing needsand response to treatment. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: Documents are available on the Kent Business Portal. All communication and interest must be submitted on the Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). You must be registered on the Portal to access the documents; registration is free.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cf450c-385e-4638-b8af-fa292376f00e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,023,180 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4EL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cf450c-385e-4638-b8af-fa292376f00e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2cf450c-385e-4638-b8af-fa292376f00e
  2nd June 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

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