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title: "Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT)"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)"
published: "2026-08-14"
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# Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT)

Buyer: The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840196

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland, is procuring licences for national patient access to an internet-enabled cognitive behavioural therapy (ieCBT) service. The service must provide NICE-recommended cognitive behavioural therapy online, directly to patients in their homes, through live one-to-one written communication. It is intended for people experiencing common mental health problems who face barriers to traditional services. This is a digital health service, classified under CPV 72000000 for information technology services, with delivery across Scotland. The requirement is for a technological solution and associated service provision capable of supporting patient access to treatment at national scale.

The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline and bid opening were set for 14 September 2026 at 17:00, with evaluation scheduled from that time. The contract period is 1,080 days, covering an initial 36-month term, with two optional 12-month extensions. The estimated value is £9,000,000, including the extension periods. There is one lot, and variants are not allowed. Offers are evaluated on quality at 85% and price at 15%. A document access fee applies. Electronic payment and ordering are provided for, and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits established digital mental-health, e-health, software and managed-service providers able to deliver secure online therapy nationally. Bidders must demonstrate three relevant services completed in the previous three years and hold, or commit to obtaining before contract commencement, ISO 27001 information-security certification. Relevant additional credentials include Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 9001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018 and the UK Government Cloud Security Principles. The provider and management team need relevant professional qualifications, such as ITIL or equivalent. Suppliers must show sound financial standing, three years of accounts and suitable insurance, including employers’ liability of £5 million and public liability and professional indemnity insurance of £1 million each. Subcontracting intentions must be declared, and community benefits supported.

## Notice

Procurement of licences for national patient access to an ieCBT service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

ieCBT delivers NICE-recommended forms of cognitive behavioural therapy to patients online, at home, via live, one-to-one, written communication and is for those people experiencing common mental health problems but encounter a range of barriers to accessing traditional services. NHS Scotland are looking to continue delivery of ieCBT through a solution that: - Provides NICE-recommended forms of cognitive behavioural therapy to patients experiencing common mental health problems - Provides access to CBT treatment directly in patient homes through a technological solution delivered online, at home, via live, one-to-one, written communication

Renewal: The contract will include two optional extension periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562357 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562357

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562357
  Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) - Procurement of licences for national patient access to an ieCBT service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://publicservicesdelivery.scot/about/procurement/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840196
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.nss.nhs.scot/procurement-and-logistics/sustainability/access-our-community-benefit-gateway/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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