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title: "PSR_MSP_EIP & CEN_Nov24"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e1"
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published: "2024-12-13"
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# PSR_MSP_EIP & CEN_Nov24

Buyer: NHS DEVON ICB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7e1

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## Summary

NHS Devon ICB is planning a procurement process for the delivery of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and Complex Emotional Needs (CEN) services in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The initiative is part of the Provider Selection Regime, and the procurement will be undertaken using the most suitable provider process. The contract, expected to be around £935,000 per annum, will run for three years with a possible extension of up to two years. The procurement stage is currently in planning, and evaluation will begin on 13th January 2024. The service is a multidisciplinary community mental health service aimed at those aged 14 to 65 years, registered with a GP in the specified region, emphasising holistic and non-stigmatising environments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychiatric or psychological services, particularly those that can deliver integrated mental health care. Vendors with strong relationships with community mental health services, CAMHS, crisis resolution, and various other relevant partners will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement aims to establish a collaborative service model that leverages local youth agencies, adult mental health services, and other local entities to provide seamless and comprehensive care. As the contract is under the Provider Selection Regime, it offers a streamlined avenue for capable providers to secure a significant public health contract, fostering long-term growth and stability.

## Notice

NHS Devon ICB will be undertaking a procurement exercise in relation to delivery of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and Complex Emotional Needs services for Plymouth and surrounding areas. Further details provided below. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice to advise this procurement will be undertaken using the most suitable provider process. This opportunity is linked to a previous PIN, Publication reference: 2024/S 000-034085 Evaluation work will commence 13th January 2024.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EIP service will offer a holistic, non-stigmatising environment that people can access and receive the support and intervention they require as soon as the need is identified. This will include the full range of psychological, psychosocial, pharmacological, and other interventions shown to be effective in NICE guidelines and quality standards, including support for families and carers. Effective and integrated approaches will be used to address the social, physical health and wider needs of people with psychosis to help them reach their own personal goals and aspirations. An EIP service is a multidisciplinary community mental health service that provides treatment and support to people experiencing their first episode of/or at high risk of developing psychosis. This support typically continues for three years. The defining characteristic of an EIP service is its strong ethos of hope and whole team commitment to enabling recovery through the provision of effective, individually tailored, evidence-based interventions and early support to service users and their families/carers based on a social inclusion and recovery approach. The service is for those aged 14 to 65 years registered with a GP in Plymouth and surrounding areas. It is expected that the service provider will proactively engage and jointly work with other appropriate providers and services to meet the objective of integrated service delivery with the patient needs at the centre. This is not an exhaustive list but demonstrates the breadth of relationships required to provide an effective service: o education partners and SEND 0-25 teams as key partners. o Community Mental Health Services o CAMHS o Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Services o Health Protection o Mental Health In-patient wards o Social Care Services o Safeguarding Services o Acute Health Care, including ED (Emergency Department) o Psychological Therapy o Carers and Family o Alcohol & Substance Misuse Services o Criminal Justice System o Police o Welfare Rights, Financial and Housing Service Employment Services o General Practitioners o Education o VCSE o Public Health o Community Pharmacy The EIP Contract is currently also combined with a Complex Emotional Needs Service and it is anticipated that this will remain the case. This service exists as part of an intended integrated approach across health, social care, education and the voluntary sector in Plymouth. It aims to offer a range of evidence based services for 16-25 year olds experiencing significant emotional and psychological distress: characteristics of complex emotional needs that could lead to an emerging personality disorder into the future. For this target group the service will aim to reduce suicidality and reduce levels of self -harm. The service model emphasises ease of access and early intervention with the service embedded with local youth agencies at street level collaborating with adult mental health, CAMHS and other agreed agencies such as housing and sexual health services. This ensures delivery of seamless and age appropriate care and interventions. The service is part of Plymouth's developing continuum of provision for those experiencing emotional and psychological distress and will link with other commissioned services as part of the overall provision in the city, and will collect and share data consistent with these other agencies. The total contract value covering both services is under review but anticipated at approximately PS935,000 per annum. The intended contract length is 3 years with an extension option of up to 2 years. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The award will be reviewed and confirmed via the NHS Devon ICB PSR Steering Group. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040249-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON ICB |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK41 Plymouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 12:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040249-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://devon.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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