--- title: "Request for Information - Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)" published: "2018-02-28" --- # Request for Information - Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Buyer: NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7491dc-afa2-4942-979b-af7aaae6ba4c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Request for Information - Improving Access To Psychological Therapies (IAPT)" is being conducted by the NHS North of England Commissioning Support, on behalf of various NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in the North East of England. Currently in the planning stage, the key date to note is the engagement end date of 16 March 2018. This procurement falls under the health services industry category, situated in the North East region of the UK, and aims to gather insights to inform potential future service models and commissioning intentions. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in health services, psychological therapies, or related sectors, to contribute their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the process is designed to engage a broad range of providers to help shape the upcoming service model. This inclusive approach allows firms to showcase their innovative solutions and expand their market presence through potential future contracts. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) working for and on behalf of NHS Darlington Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), NHS Durham Dales, Easington and Sedgefield CCG, NHS Hartlepool and Stockton-On-Tees CCG, NHS North Durham CCG and NHS South Tees CCG (The CCGs) are conducting a Request For Information (RFI) exercise to obtain input on the draft service model and specification in respect of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Services. To register an interest in responding to this market engagement exercise and obtain a copy of the Request for Information documentation please go to the PROACTIS portal: https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS Please note that the deadline for RFI responses is 12 noon on Friday 16 March 2016. Please note that all communications and RFI submissions will be conducted via the PROACTIS portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: Suppliersupport@proactis.com or Website: http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions. Please note that the RFI documents can be accessed via the PROACTIS portal from Wednesday 28 February 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8289560-c724-49f5-a28c-d45620446dfc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Mar 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) | | Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2018 at 12:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8289560-c724-49f5-a28c-d45620446dfc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8289560-c724-49f5-a28c-d45620446dfc 28th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://proactis.kayako.com/suppliernetwork/Core/Default/Index - https://www.proactisplaza.com/SupplierPortal/?CID=NECS ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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