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title: "Developing a competency framework for workforce delivering EMDR therapies."
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# Developing a competency framework for workforce delivering EMDR therapies.

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c86158ad-b787-4ffe-b7b4-67cbb8fb0d92

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## Summary

The procurement process pertaining to the development of a competency framework for workforce delivering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapies is managed by Health Education England, located in Leeds, England. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with a tender value of £48,000. The open procedure tender was published on 7th October 2020, with the submission deadline set for 6th November 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th November 2020 and conclude on 15th November 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in mental health consultancy, particularly those focusing on workforce training and competency frameworks. Companies that excel in developing training materials, psychological therapies, and workforce strategies may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The increased demand for appropriately trained mental health practitioners, especially in the aftermath of Covid-19, further enhances the relevance of this opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field.

## Notice

The NHS Plan sets out a context of development of and investment in mental health services in England. To deliver the ambitions, there needs to be significant change to the mental health workforce in all contexts. This includes numbers of staff, competences across the workforce, leadership, governance and support provided to staff. In response to this, HEE has developed workforce strategy to ensure that the current and future workforce has the right numbers, skills, values and behaviours. It outlines five 'pillars' which, when implemented together, can provide the blueprint towards meeting the workforce gap: * increasing productivity * increasing attractiveness and reducing attrition * new staff * new roles * new skills These pillars are based on the understanding that there is a need to evolve a different approach to workforce planning, which moves away from planning in line with traditional roles, to planning according to the competences needed to deliver care. The delivery of mental health services involves a workforce that is extensive and diverse, including many staff closely engaged in providing care as well as offering information, support and assistance. Due to the impact of Covid-19 it is widely accepted that there is likely to be an increase in the need for appropriately trained practitioners to provide treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are a number of competency frameworks available to support the development of the Adult Improving Access to Psychological therapies (IAPT) workforce. Currently there is no competency framework for staff who deliver Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. The existing frameworks available do not cover the standards or evidence-based criteria required for therapists delivering this effective treatment for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64786c0a-98bb-4b00-9604-2dfda4548f89 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,114 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4PL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 19:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64786c0a-98bb-4b00-9604-2dfda4548f89
- 7 Oct 2020 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b7c955-0ae9-4c65-aaef-111c16caa012

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64786c0a-98bb-4b00-9604-2dfda4548f89
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b7c955-0ae9-4c65-aaef-111c16caa012
  7th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://hee.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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