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title: "AccEPT Clinic Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST"
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# AccEPT Clinic Service

Buyer: DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680c9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AccEPT Clinic Service" was managed by Devon Partnership NHS Trust, based in Exeter, United Kingdom. This service falls under the category of psychiatrist or psychologist services, targeting substantial deficiencies in psychological therapy for adults with serious mental illness in Devon. The contract, valued at £740,360, was officially awarded on 1st April 2026 and spans from that date until 31st March 2031, including two 12-month extension options. The procurement method utilised was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the standstill period, which required provider representation by 24th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, especially those with expertise in providing psychological support for hard-to-treat depression and bipolar disorder. The University of Exeter, in collaboration with the Devon Partnership NHS Trust, has been selected as the provider due to its strong alignment with the Community Mental Health Framework and its capability to deliver evidence-informed care. Businesses that can offer innovative mental health solutions, have strong local partnerships, and maintain robust governance and data infrastructure are well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. The emphasis on a unique combination of psychological therapies integrated with research activities presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to scalable health service delivery while enhancing workforce capacity through training and co-produced models.

## Notice

The AccEPT Clinic addresses substantial deficiencies in the provision of psychological therapy for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in Devon. This includes: * People with hard-to-treat depression who have not benefited from existing IAPT or pharmacological interventions. * Individuals with bipolar disorder who are out of remit for secondary care but require psychological support or relapse prevention. * People with histories of SMI and mood disorders who no longer meet secondary care thresholds but experience languishing wellbeing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The AccEPT Clinic addresses substantial deficiencies in the provision of psychological therapy for adults with serious mental illness (SMI) in Devon. This includes: * People with hard-to-treat depression who have not benefited from existing IAPT or pharmacological interventions. * Individuals with bipolar disorder who are out of remit for secondary care but require psychological support or relapse prevention. * People with histories of SMI and mood disorders who no longer meet secondary care thresholds but experience languishing wellbeing. This notice is the Trust's statement of our intention to award a contract to an existing provider following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, direct award process C. The lifetime value of this contract is PS740,360. The services will be provided between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029. The contract allows for a 2 year extension option.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24th April 2026. 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/042557-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £740,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AF |
| 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 13:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042557-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033159-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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