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title: "Early Intervention in Psychosis and Complex Emotional Needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea57"
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buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Early Intervention in Psychosis and Complex Emotional Needs

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea57

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## Summary

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has announced the awarding of a contract for Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and Complex Emotional Needs services in Plymouth and surrounding areas under the Provider Selection Regime. This contract, valued at £4,675,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with an optional extension of up to 2 years. This procurement, categorised under psychiatrist or psychologist services, operates via a limited procedure with award criteria based heavily on quality, value, integration, collaboration, sustainability, improving access, social value, and effective delivery.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity to businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those providing multidisciplinary community care for individuals aged 14 to 65 years experiencing their first episode of psychosis or at high risk of developing it. Given the focus on integration and collaboration with other local providers, businesses with strong ties to the health, social care, education, and voluntary sectors in Plymouth could leverage this opportunity for growth. The provider will be evaluated on criteria such as innovation, sustainability, and social value, making this a perfect fit for organisations that can deliver high-quality integrated care while addressing complex emotional needs and reducing inequalities.

## Notice

NHS Devon has undertaken a procurement for delivery of Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP) and Complex Emotional Needs services for Plymouth and surrounding areas

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The 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. The service is for those aged 14 to 65 years registered with a GP in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The Complex Emotional Needs Service is delivered alongside EIP. 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 This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime most suitable provider process. The approximate lifetime value of the contract including optional extension is PS4,657,000. This is an existing service and the award is to the existing provider. The contract will be from 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2028 with an optional 2year extension.

Options: Optional extension of up to 2 years

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 19/3/2025 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010970-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,675,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVEWELL SOUTHWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 16:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010970-2025
- 7 Mar 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008289-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://onedevon.org.uk/

## Provenance

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