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title: "NHS Talking Therapies"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS KENT & MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# NHS Talking Therapies

Buyer: NHS KENT & MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da2ef532-1e26-4eb9-9278-0d9d39231a73

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## Summary

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for NHS Talking Therapies services. The procurement was split into four lots covering different regions. The contract duration is initially for three years with a possible extension of up to two years. The procurement method used was the Open procedure (above threshold). The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2024, and the contract end date is 31st March 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those offering talking therapy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to bid as the suitability criteria indicate preference for such entities. The contract value is £116 million, with Vita Health Group being the current award recipient. Interested businesses must take note of the tender deadline on 16th March 2023 and the contract period spanning from 2024 to 2027.

## Notice

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a procurement process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for INHS Talking Therapies Services. The procurement is split into Lots: Lot 1: East Kent Lot 2 West Kent Lot 3 Medway & Swale Lot4 Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley The anticipated contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. The service is a Schedule 3 Service and is being procured under the Light Touch Regime(LTR) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59a3fc-2c4f-4b71-9a9a-90fd55df760d |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,151,689 |
| 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 | NHS KENT & MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITA HEALTH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59a3fc-2c4f-4b71-9a9a-90fd55df760d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a59a3fc-2c4f-4b71-9a9a-90fd55df760d
  18th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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