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title: "IAPT Partnership development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d844e520-3afa-419d-9aca-e3d20565da9a"
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buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)"
published: "2017-01-16"
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# IAPT Partnership development

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d844e520-3afa-419d-9aca-e3d20565da9a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IAPT Partnership development" is being conducted by NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS). This tender, classified under health and social work services, is currently active and is located in Preston, England, with the tender period ending on 10 February 2017. Interested parties are invited to form partnerships that align with IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) compliant Third and Independent Sector providers, enhancing patient choice and improving access to mental health services in Lancashire. The contract is projected to commence on 1 April 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2023, under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses engaged in mental health services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers that can demonstrate compliance with IAPT standards and have innovative approaches to delivery will be well-suited to compete in this tender. By participating, organisations have the chance to not only expand their service offerings but also shape the landscape of mental health care in the region, responding effectively to increasing demands for patient-centred services.

## Notice

LCFT is looking to work in partnership with IAPT compliant Third and Independent Sector providers to deliver the service differently in ways that will increase patient choice and will support developments in access, waiting times and patient recovery in line with the Fiver Year Forward View for Mental Health. LCFT will be commencing a tender process, inviting IAPT compliant Third and Independent Sector providers to bid for partnership approach to IAPT provision across Lancashire. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is a call for competition, and will be used as a means to shortlist those providers expressing their interest for invitation to the Tender process. Further information on the selection criteria are available in the document supplied as part of this PIN.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c1fcca-2630-4ded-8d80-099bad46c9a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR5 6AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Bamber Bridge East |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2017 at 10:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c1fcca-2630-4ded-8d80-099bad46c9a8
- 11 Jan 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c1fcca-2630-4ded-8d80-099bad46c9a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01c1fcca-2630-4ded-8d80-099bad46c9a8
  16th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/publicpurchase_frameset.asp?PID=18720&B=UK&PS=1&PP=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders
  Link to tendering portal

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