--- title: "Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2017-06-12" --- # Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fccf9a0d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to commission an integrated Talking Therapy Service, specifically focusing on Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and online therapy. This tender, titled "Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services," falls under the health and social work services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2017, and the total contract value estimated between £2,700,000 and £3,135,000 annually, lasting for three years with an option for a two-year extension. The deadline for submitting applications was 12 noon on Thursday, 12th September 2016. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those that can provide IAPT-compliant therapy treatments and flexible client-focused options. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in health services may find this contract particularly beneficial, especially those offering innovative online and in-person therapy solutions. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the mental health sector should consider participating, as the NHS CCG aims to improve access and outcomes for users in Wandsworth, making it a desirable market for qualified service providers. ## Notice NHS Wandsworth Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to commission an integrated talking therapies Service which will include Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) and online therapy under the new contract arrangement. IAPT is an NHS programme of talking therapy treatments recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to support frontline mental health services in treating depression and anxiety disorders. It was created to offer people a realistic and routine first-line treatment, combined where appropriate with medication, which traditionally had been the only treatment available. In relation to achieving the aims and objectives of the national programme the Commissioners have identified a good IAPT service should provide: * Equitable access to talking therapies * Timely access * Choice of NICE compliant treatments and access to alternative pathways * Flexible number of sessions fitting clients' needs * Provide a choice treatment locations * Good clinical outcomes with improved health and well-being (including employment) The CCG will award a contract for 3 years to the appointed provider with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the CCG's discretion. The expected service commencement date is 1st April 2017. The annual value of the contract is estimated at PS2,700,000 - PS3,135,000. *** Potential bidders, intending to participate through the procurement process are now invited to register an interest and access the procurement documents (service specification, bidder instructions, bidder application questionnaire, etc.) via the electronic procurement portal EU-Supply available at https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. Once you have logged into the EU-Supply Portal, SEARCH FOR TENDER REFERENCE 23247 (Wandsworth Talking Therapy Services)*** ***THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY IS 12.00 NOON THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2016*** Any clarification questions in relation to this opportunity must be sent through the EU Supply messaging function. Guidance on EU Supply access can be found attached to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54f6a7-c314-4b69-97f0-5f6d3aa8ed2c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Oct 2016 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,675,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,000,000 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW15 2SR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | East Putney | | Westminster constituency | Putney | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Jun 2017 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54f6a7-c314-4b69-97f0-5f6d3aa8ed2c - 12 Jun 2017 at 09:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462b4361-1ed9-4bb4-b20b-485f38d1f4c0 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462b4361-1ed9-4bb4-b20b-485f38d1f4c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe54f6a7-c314-4b69-97f0-5f6d3aa8ed2c 12th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462b4361-1ed9-4bb4-b20b-485f38d1f4c0 12th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0795484-07ac-4e02-b01c-54f2e137a2fd EU Supply Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d40b379-4ea8-4673-b84e-8ae934af14d7 EU Supply Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c23d67d6-ad19-4168-836b-4cddce1194e2 EU Supply Guidance ## Notice URLs - https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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