Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c48-3f59-7155-a5ff-50dc11723e3f/improving-access-to-psychological-therapies-iapt-service-in-north-east-essex awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex [Attain](https://tendernation.io/buyers/attain) Open field Estimated value £53,424,777 Published 20 Feb 2020 Deadline Closed 8 Oct 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group wished to invite suitably qualified and experienced providers to submit tenders for the provision of an Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Service in North East Essex. The successful Bidder will be accountable for the provision of all services within the scope of the service. The overarching aim of the service is to provide adults with a high quality, safe and efficient service which improves individuals common mental health problems demonstrated by clear outcomes, making best use of available resources. The future service model will be in line with national guidance for an IAPT service following a stepped care evidence based therapeutic model of care with some additional elements namely: - Integrated care pathways - system wide working ensuring seamless pathways and transitions taking a holistic approach to care linked into primary care and community environments. - Long Term Conditions - working as a system to address both physical and mental health needs. - Counselling service provision. - ASD diagnosis service provision. - Perinatal service provision aligned to the serving the mild and moderate needs. - Support Time & Recovery Workers aiding the promotion of independence and recovery. - Psychosexual Therapy Services Within the CCG, North East Essex Health and Wellbeing Alliance is a collaboration between the Health and Social Care commissioners and providers and council and voluntary sector partners within NEE. Whilst this service provision is based on a lead provider model, it is the expectation that any service delivery encompasses an alliance working approach. The Contract duration is 7 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. Additional information: The Services to which this Procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). As such, the procurement of the Services was run as a bespoke, single stage application process akin to the Open procedure, involving a number of stages which were outlined within the suite of procurement documents. The Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services. You are advised that the £53.4m value relates to the 10 years (7 years plus option to extend by 3 years). The contract value for the 7 year contract is £37.3m. Please note that the services and associated specification and prices, commissioned within this contract may be subject to review and change. Any changes to the contract shall be subject to discussion with the Provider to reach agreement on the scope of service change and local price in accordance with these provisions and relevant contract variation would be completed. The Provider will be asked to participate in the development and redesign of relevant pathways that may result from this development. The rationale for a future review may include: - The CCG's intention is to work closer with the CCGs within the Suffolk and NEE STP/ICS footprint. Therefore the scope of the possible changes to be made to this contract shall relate to the potential introduction of a larger population to support the STP/ICS footprint (i.e. the contract and specification may be amended to also deliver an IAPT service to the Ipswich & East Suffolk and West Suffolk CCG populations), through a variation to the contract in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015; - The contract being amended in terms of the original services supplied (in accordance with Regulation 72 - (a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, where following assessment of the reasonable alignment of out of hospital services it is identified that it is logical for additional services to be delivered in conjunction with this contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/89ff7e4e-7d6e-44f7-888e-93332f48f128) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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