--- title: "NHS Talking Therapies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-12-29" --- # NHS Talking Therapies Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a1e.json) ## Summary The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded contracts for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington, and Cheshire East. These contracts are direct award contract modifications for a 12-month period starting from 1st April 2024. The services are part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan, aiming to offer a variety of therapies for anxiety and depression, working closely with local partners and secondary care mental health services. This procurement opportunity can be particularly beneficial for businesses in the health services industry looking to provide talking therapies. The procurement stage was completed through a limited procurement method, with contracts being awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. Businesses seeking to expand their services in Wirral, Warrington, and Cheshire East may find this tender suitable for growth, especially those with expertise in delivering mental health services and specialised therapy programs. ## Notice The ICB is directly awarding contracts to existing providers for a 12 month period commencing 1st April 2024. These are contract modifications and are to provide NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. The services will provide a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based on emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services. Reasons for Direct Award are around the uncertainty in the National Health Mental Health plans post 23/24; a Direct Award now will give time for alignment and review of pathways and potential future procurement on a regional basis from March 2025. ### Lot Information Talking Therapies (IAPT) Wirral Place To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services. Talking Therapies (IAPT) Warrington To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services. Talking Therapies (IAPT) Cheshire Place To provide contract modifications for NHS Talking Therapies in Wirral, Warrington and Cheshire East, a national requirement and part of the NHS Long Term Plan and NHS Mental Health Implementation Plan. Providing a range of therapies for anxiety and depression based emotional health concerns and working in conjunction with local partners and secondary care mental health services. ### Procurement Information Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations. Explanation: This Contract Award Notice is published under the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015. It is for clinical services which are Light Touch Regime services for the purpose of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('Regulations') as specified in Schedule 3 of the Regulations. Accordingly, the contracting authority is only bound by those parts of the Regulations detailed in Chapter 3 Particular Procurement Regimes Section 7. The contracting authority is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations. Justification of award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified in the cases listed below: The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons Explanation: These contracts are contract modifications and are to be awarded under PCR 2015 Regulation 32 (1) (b) (ii), where the service can be supplied only by particular economic operators currently delivering the services, and no reasonable alternative exists, without considerable disruption to patient care. These contracts are therefore awarded on a 1 year to provide essential continuity for patients. The contract modification awards will ensure partnership working continues between the NHS Trust and the Independent Sector that will deliver crucial benefits, and minimise unnecessary disruption for patients at a time of great turmoil within the NHS, whilst longer term pathways are planned. This will also deliver essential financial efficiencies across the local health economy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038022-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,315,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | Not specified | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | Not specified | | 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 | TLD6 Cheshire, TLD61 Warrington, TLD74 Wirral | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | BIG LIFE GROUP; EVERYTURN MENTAL HEALTH; MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2023 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038022-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk - https://www.everyturn.org/talking-therapies/locations/wirral/ - https://www.mhm.org.uk/ - https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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