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title: "NHS England - Consultancy for development of Talking Therapies Service Specification"
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# NHS England - Consultancy for development of Talking Therapies Service Specification

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd59f068-f814-42c2-9c81-f524fdcce98b

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking consultancy services to develop a service specification for a talking therapies service aimed at survivors of sexual violence. The tender, titled "NHS England - Consultancy for development of Talking Therapies Service Specification," is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. Bids must be submitted by 12 noon on Friday, 21st April 2017, with the contract scheduled to commence on 25th April 2017 and conclude on 25th May 2017. The services are targeted for delivery in the East of England, underscoring the regional focus of this procurement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health services and consultancy. The nature of the consultancy work required may attract businesses with expertise in developing healthcare specifications and providing therapeutic services, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to social well-being while expanding their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS England wishes to commission some independent consulting expertise with the objective of developing a service specification for a talking therapies service for survivors of sexual violence. Bidders are invited to submit offers for this requirement in accordance with the attached specification. The closing date for submission of bids is 12 noon Friday 21st April 2017 and should be sent to Claire Weston (claire.weston2@nhs.net)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b070976-2158-4df8-b380-8e49693191b1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2017 - 25 May 2017 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB21 5XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2017 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b070976-2158-4df8-b380-8e49693191b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b070976-2158-4df8-b380-8e49693191b1
  7th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b1d99c-9a5c-4167-ac43-77b679a290f3

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