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title: "NHS Talking Therapies Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049c27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# NHS Talking Therapies Services

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c27

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## Summary

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for its NHS Talking Therapies Services, specifically for online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The procurement process is in the award stage, with key details being finalised as of 19th September 2024. The contract, which started on 1st April 2021, will run until 31st March 2028. The service is to be delivered in the South East Essex area (UKH3), enabling patients to access secure, online therapy without needing to travel. This procurement falls within the services category and utilises a framework agreement with no change in the original contract duration. The awarded supplier is Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd, with a contract valued at £1,760,000 GBP, which includes a recent amendment of £360,000 for additional activities.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialised in digital health services, particularly those offering innovative online therapy solutions. Businesses located within or able to serve the South East Essex region stand to gain by providing scalable and accessible mental health services. The procurement method employed ensures a structured and transparent process, giving suppliers a clear framework to operate within. Companies with expertise in health technology, secure digital communications, and psychological services are well-placed to compete and expand their footprint in the public health sector through this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ieso provide online typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been a provider of services in South East Essex since 2017. 

Ieso is available without any wait for treatment and provides a secure chat room space in which the conversation with a therapist is typed rather than conducted on a video call. The treatment is the same, the only difference is that the therapist and patient will type their conversation rather than talk. This alternative delivery method proven particularly helpful for many of EPUT patients and further supports our digital delivery of services which provides increased access to treatment platforms within Therapy for You. 

As this takes place online and is secure there is no need for patients to miss work, travel or other commitments. It provides an opportunity for patients that may not have a suitable space for therapy to be able to engage with their therapist (eg; lack of child care, multi-generational households). Research has indicated this method of treatment is just as effective as face to face therapy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029966-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,760,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IESO DIGITAL HEALTH (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 09:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029966-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk
- https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb

## Provenance

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