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title: "MNSI Provision of psychological screening and monitoring services for staff"
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# MNSI Provision of psychological screening and monitoring services for staff

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e63998de-8c09-400d-8204-f1eae5e14aad

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission has awarded a contract for the provision of psychological screening and monitoring services for staff. The procurement method used was Open procedure (below threshold), with the contract lasting for an initial period of 24 months and with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The total awarded value is 41,120 GBP. The contract start date is 25th September 2023, and the contract end date is 24th September 2026. The buying organisation is the Care Quality Commission, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. This procurement falls under the services category.

This tender for psychological screening services presents an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those providing psychiatrist or psychologist services. The contract, awarded to NTA Psychological Screening Ltd, can lead to business growth by offering a steady revenue stream over the contract period. Businesses with expertise in mental health services, employee wellness programmes, and healthcare consultancy are well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the specific requirements outlined by the Care Quality Commission and the duration of the contract are crucial for successful bid submissions.

## Notice

This is a Contracts Award Notice. From 1st October 2023 the Care Quality Commission is required to exercise the maternity and newborn safety investigation (MNSI) programme functions previously exercised by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB), which was a part of NHS England. By statutory Directions, the above referenced contract was transferred from NHS England to CQC. The contract was initially procured by NHS England in June 2023 and a contract award notice was published for the initial term 24 months: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd605d6d-3c71-45a1-a465-9a5af5b07b6f The purpose of this notice is to confirm the transfer of the contract to CQC and to re-publish the contract award for the full term, including any optional extensions. This procurement was undertaken following the Open procedure (below threshold). The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months. The Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including any optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC MNSI 005

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94553a09-f510-43df-a0c4-8893cabe442f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,120 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 4PA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTA PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94553a09-f510-43df-a0c4-8893cabe442f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94553a09-f510-43df-a0c4-8893cabe442f
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c5b33b3-9dab-4ee8-84d1-5e0333722215
  Assignment of contract_NHS England (HSIB) to CQC_MNSI Staff psychological services_v1_Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd605d6d-3c71-45a1-a465-9a5af5b07b6f

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