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title: "Southampton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ad6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE, SOUTHAMPTON AND ISLE OF WIGHT CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2021-11-03"
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# Southampton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service

Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE, SOUTHAMPTON AND ISLE OF WIGHT CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ad6

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## Summary

The NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group is currently completing the procurement process for the "Southampton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service", classified under "Psychiatrist or psychologist services" in the health services category. This tender is part of an open procedure, and the contract will be awarded to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, commencing on 1st April 2022 for a duration of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total contract value amounts to £22,327,612 across four years, and the tender was awarded on 2nd November 2021. Delivery will take place in the UK region (UKJ32).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in mental health services. Providers that can deliver psychological therapy services and demonstrate compliance with NICE guidelines are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract's focus on increasing service user access, improving response times, and facilitating support into education and employment highlights a demand for innovative approaches and efficient service delivery, creating avenues for growth for companies ready to adapt to the evolving needs of the healthcare landscape.

## Notice

NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has undertaken an open tender process (as per Contract Notice: - 2021/S 000-014591) for the provision of the Southampton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service. The service will commence on 1st April 2022, in line with the expiry of the current contract. The contract is being awarded to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The Contract envelope for this requirement is PS22,327,612 across 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has undertaken an open tender process for the provision of the Southampton Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service, as per Contract Notice: - 2021/S 000-014591. The service will work to achieve the following outcomes: * Increase the number of people with common mental health disorders, including those with co-morbid long-term health conditions, who receive treatment in accordance with NICE guidance * Improved speed of access and response * Increased number of people moving to recovery * Improved service user choice * Support into education, employment and training. The service will commence on 1st April 2022, in line with the expiry of the current contract. The contract is being awarded to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The Contract envelope for this requirement is PS22,327,612 across 4 years. In April 2021 NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group was created, bringing together six clinical commissioning groups - West Hampshire, Southampton City and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs (which enabled closer joint working between Fareham and Gosport, South Eastern Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and North Hampshire CCGs). Further to this, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care System (ICS) will form as a statutory health and care body from April 2022, a partnership made up of a wider group of organisations that will bring together partners to develop overarching plans across health, social care and public health to improve population health and reduce inequalities between different groups. As such, the successful provider will need to work flexibly with the Contracting Authority throughout this period of transition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027552-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 21 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,327,612 |
| Lots value | £22,327,612 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,327,612 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HAMPSHIRE, SOUTHAMPTON AND ISLE OF WIGHT CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTHAMPTON CITY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027552-2021
- 25 Jun 2021 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014591-2021
- 26 Mar 2021 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006238-2021
- 15 Jan 2021 at 16:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000896-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
- https://www.hampshiresouthamptonandisleofwightccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.southamptoncityccg.nhs.uk/

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