Tender

CAARMS for Psychosis - Health Education England

  • Health Education England

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-025471

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02eaec

Published 12 October 2021, 1:08pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Health Education England

1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL

Contact

Sarah Ambrose

Email

sarah.ambrose@hee.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.hee.nhs.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.hee.nhs.uk

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

http://health.atamis.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

http://health.atamis.co.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

http://health.atamis.co.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

CAARMS for Psychosis - Health Education England

Reference number

C49269

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision to support The Comprehensive Assessment Of At Risk Mental States for Psychosis (CAARMS for Psychosis).Health Education England requires the support of provider/s to support and deliver the practitioner and supervisor requirements for The Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS) for psychosis which is a tool used to identify those who are at risk of developing psychosis. CAARMS is considered to be a useful tool to help clinicians identify those who are at risk and those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP).There is a high demand within Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) services for this training and the course will be aimed at increasing the number of individuals who are upskilled in being able to deliver the assessment within early intervention services.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UK

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are commencing a tender for the provision to support The Comprehensive Assessment Of At Risk Mental States for Psychosis (CAARMS for Psychosis).Health Education England requires the support of provider/s to support and deliver the practitioner and supervisor requirements for The Comprehensive Assessment of At-Risk Mental States (CAARMS) for psychosis which is a tool used to identify those who are at risk of developing psychosis. CAARMS is considered to be a useful tool to help clinicians identify those who are at risk and those who have experienced a first episode of psychosis (FEP).There is a high demand within Early Intervention for Psychosis (EIP) services for this training and the course will be aimed at increasing the number of individuals who are upskilled in being able to deliver the assessment within early intervention services.The maximum financial envelope for this procurement exercise is £750,000 Inclusive of Vat (£250,00 Inclusive VAT per year). The contract period will be for three (3) years, with the option to extend by up to a further two years (1+1) subject to annual review and available budget.The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeShould Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk on: Phone: 0800 9956035 or E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £750,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 March 2022

End date

28 February 2025

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend by up to a further two years (1+1) subject to annual review and available budget.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th November 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

11 November 2021

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 1 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

12 October 2021

Local time

1:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Email

generaloffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court

Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Email

generaloffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Health Education England

1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street

Leeds

LS1 4PL

Email

commercialteam@hee.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.hee.nhs.uk