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Published 3 Sept 2024, 16:58 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services (SBS10239)

Official notice

Authority: NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS & healthcare)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionSME suitable
Sectors: Health & Social Care (85) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£70,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 18 Oct 2024
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.

NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework.

Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:

sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agree… ↗

We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.

CPV: Health and social work services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
26 bids on the busiest of 3 lots · 27 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Assessment and DiagnosisAwardedRenewal

The Assessment and Diagnosis lot will include a range of services and clinical assessments used in the diagnosis of common mental health conditions, severe mental illness, and neurological conditions. The lot will also include provision for ongoing assessments.

Services will be available for Children and Young People, Adults and Older People and will include, but are not limited to:

  • Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD
  • Coexisting frailty
  • Coexisting neurodevelopmental conditions
  • Common mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression
  • Children and Young People with multiple needs
  • Co-occurring drug or alcohol-use disorders, and other addiction disorders, including gambling
  • Eating disorders
  • Health and Social care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Psychiatric severe mental health illnesses such as psychosis or bipolar disorder

This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.

The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.

All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.

The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.

This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services. Additional information: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.

Delivery: UK · UK - United Kingdom
Extensions: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions. · Framework due for renewal in April 2029Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2NHS Talking TherapiesAwardedRenewal

The NHS Talking Therapies lot is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. This lot must be delivered by a clinical workforce who are fully and appropriately trained and supervised.

NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression provide treatment for people with the following common mental health problems:

  • Agoraphobia
  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
  • Depression
  • Generalised anxiety disorder
  • Health anxiety (hypochondriasis)
  • Mixed depression and anxiety (the term for sub-syndromal depression and anxiety, rather than both depression and anxiety)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic disorder
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Specific phobias (such as heights, flying, spiders etc.)

This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.

The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.

All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.

The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.

This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.

Delivery: UK · UK - United Kingdom
Extensions: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions. · Framework due for renewal in April 2029Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Crisis ServicesAwardedRenewal

The Crisis Services lot is focused on relapse prevention, assisting Approved Organisations respond to patients including Children and Young People, Adults and Older People at times when their mental health and/or social situation has deteriorated to the point they are at considerable risk and require additional support to remain in their current accommodation and/or prevent further harm.

Services provided under this lot are intended as an alternative to A&E or inpatient psychiatric admission and include, but are not limited to:

  • 24/7 telephone helplines
  • Crisis Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT)

In addition, for Children and Young People:

  • 24/7 assessments and brief response
  • Extended hours intervention and community provision
  • Extended hours intensive community care

This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.

The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.

All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.

The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.

This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.

Delivery: UK · UK - United Kingdom
Extensions: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions. · Framework due for renewal in April 2029Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
3 Sept 2024, 16:58 BST
Last source update
24 Mar 2025, 14:03 GMT
Award evaluation window
18 Oct 2024 – …
Authority reference
SBS10239
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-010918
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497db Find a Tender
Why no open competition
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification

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 14/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025 Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029 Term: 48 months The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7. Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs. 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 14th April 2025. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision were identified. The key criteria and its relative importance are detailed below. The key criteria and weightings were selected based on their relevance to the services being delivered, aligning with the specification and requirements of Approved Organisations. As detailed in the tender collateral and Contract Notice we are intending to award to all Suppliers who passed the Basic Selection Criteria and met the threshold award score of 55% or above. PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation 40% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 10% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value 10% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 2 Value 10%

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: SAP Ariba · Who buys & how to bid on SAP Ariba
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
Appointment period ends
18 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
18 Oct 2024, 13:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

18 Oct 2024 → 24 Mar 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    18 Oct 2024, 12:00 BST
  2. Bids opened
    18 Oct 2024, 13:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    24 Mar 2025, 14:03 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Mar 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    3 Mar 2025, 11:24 GMT
  2. Procurement method changed
    3 Mar 2025, 11:24 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—TextInternet Address · V.2.3Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford 9-11 Tatton Street Knutsford WA16 6AB Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Justification for not providing organisation identifier Not on any register Internet address www.ablhealth.co.ukArlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford 9-11 Tatton Street Knutsford WA16 6AB Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Justification for not providing organisation identifier Not on any register Internet address www.theroomsofknutsford.co.uk
—TextInternet Address · V.2.3St Andrew's Healthcare Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DG Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Companies House 5176998 Internet address https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.comSt Andrew's Healthcare Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DG Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Companies House 5176998 Internet address www.stah.org
—TextAdditional Information · VI.3Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025 Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029 Term: 48 months The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable…Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025 Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029 Term: 48 months The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unabl…

1 amendment published without a description.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 27admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2613 from SMEs · busiest of 3 lots
Contracts signed 3latest 3 Mar 2025

3 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £70,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Assessment and Diagnosis

    Signed
    3 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • NHS Talking Therapies

    Signed
    3 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active
  • Crisis Services

    Signed
    3 Mar 2025
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Assessment and Diagnosis26bids · 26 electronic13——
2 · NHS Talking Therapies22bids · 22 electronic11——
3 · Crisis Services7bids · 7 electronic1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

N H S Shared Business Services

Contracting authorityNHS & healthcarePublic Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-usHealth GB-COH: 05280446 Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempsted, North West, HP2 7AHContact email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Independent Patient Choice and Procurement PanelReview body London
  • NHS Shared Business Services LimitedReview body HertfordshireContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

27 commercial parties on the notice
Show 17 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.