Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Telephone
+44 1312756000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Extension
Reference number
NP605923
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
The continuation of an Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff through a text-based digital solution. The contract will include the provision of support and maintenance of the software solution and other services associated with the software and the delivery of evidence based CBT treatment delivered in a safe and ethical way. The solution will:
- Provide NICE-recommended forms of cognitive behavioural therapy to patients experiencing common mental health problems
- Provide access to CBT treatment directly in patient homes through a technological solution delivered online, at home, via live, one-to-one, written communication
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2023/S 000-035435
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP605923
Title
Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Extension
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
30 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ieso Digital Heath (formerly PsychologyOnline)
The Grange, Market Street, Swavesey
Cambridge
CB24 4QG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £3,500,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:819218)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court House
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
The continuation of an Internet Enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ieCBT) service, with CBT delivered by qualified therapy staff through a text-based digital solution. An increase in demand for the service has led to the an increased contract value beyond that which was stated in the original Award Notice.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
36
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£4,400,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ieso Digital Heath (formerly PsychologyOnline)
The Grange, Market Street, Swavesey
Cambridge
CB24 4QG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Due to increased demand for the service over the course of the contract, an additional 900k gbp is being added to the originally published contract value of 3.6m gbp, taking the total contract value to 4.5m gbp.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire.
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
The service plays a significant role in reducing long psychology waiting times. The success of the service has led to an increase in demand from patients across Scotland. The additional value allows for the continuation of the critical service over the agreed contract period.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £3,500,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £4,400,000