Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS England South West - Psychology and Clinical Leadership for Services Supporting Adults in Avon and Somerset who have experienced Sexual Violence
Reference number
C303608
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England South West is commissioning specialist psychology and therapy provision, clinical leadership and workforce development for services supporting adults who have experienced sexual violence.
This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes.
The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work.
Scope: Specialist psychology and therapy provision
To deliver interventions to people who have experienced serious sexual assault within the last four months, including people who have suffered significant previous trauma and abuse, present with multiple and complex vulnerabilities and have current or past involvement with mental health services. Referrals come directly through the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Bristol.
Specialist psychology and therapy provision will be for people aged 18 and over.
Scope: Clinical leadership and workforce development
Specialist psychologists and therapists to work collaboratively with the whole pathway, contributing to leadership and strategic direction as well as clinical collaboration, development and training. Offer consultation, case discussion and formulation for therapists working with trauma in both VCSE and statutory sectors.
Workforce development and training will include practitioners from across the South West.
The contract will commence on 1st April 2025.
The contract will expire on 30th September 2029.
Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery.
The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date.
Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,238,202
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
- UKK2 - Dorset and Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Avon and Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England South West is commissioning specialist psychology and therapy provision, clinical leadership and workforce development for services supporting adults who have experienced sexual violence.
This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes.
The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work.
Scope: Specialist psychology and therapy provision
To deliver interventions to people who have experienced serious sexual assault within the last four months, including people who have suffered significant previous trauma and abuse, present with multiple and complex vulnerabilities and have current or past involvement with mental health services. Referrals come directly through the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Bristol.
Delivery includes early trauma therapeutic interventions, specialist formulation and assessment, case consultation and specialist trauma-focused therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET).
Specialist psychology and therapy provision will be for people aged 18 and over.
Scope: Clinical leadership and workforce development
Specialist psychologists and therapists to work collaboratively with the whole pathway, contributing to leadership and strategic direction as well as clinical collaboration, development and training. Offer consultation, case discussion and formulation for therapists working with trauma in both VCSE and statutory sectors.
To continue delivery of a regional training programme for therapists and counsellors working in sexual violence therapies services who want to train in EMDR and NET.
Workforce development and training will include practitioners from across the South West.
The contract will commence on 1st April 2025.
The contract will expire on 30th September 2029.
Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery.
The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date.
Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.2.14) Additional information
The Specification can be found in Atamis (see details below for access), along with a Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire which requires completion in order to express interest.
Providers who believe they are suitable to deliver these services and express an interest will be assessed against the basic selection criteria and key criteria under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
The basic criteria includes:
- The provider's ability to pursue a particular activity
- Economic and financial standing
- Technical and professional ability
The key criteria includes:
- Quality and innovation (25%)
- Value (5%)
- Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (30%)
- Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (30%)
- Social value (10%)
The percentages illustrate the relative importance of these criteria associated with the delivery of these services.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 October 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Interested providers should review the Specification, found within Atamis, to determine whether they believe they are capable and suitable to deliver this service.
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the relevant information, you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation.
Where deemed suitable, providers can express an interest. They must do this by submitting a response to the questionnaire (within Atamis) including organisational details, financial information and a statement as to why you believe you are a suitable provider.
Please return your questionnaire via the correspondence function within Atamis by midnight, Friday 6th September.
Award decisions will be recommended by the NHS England Health & Justice Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy Commissioner. Award decisions will be made by the NHS England South West System Oversight & Co-ordination Leadership Team, with key decision makers being
Managing Director - System Commissioning Development, Director of Commissioning Finance, Director of Collaborative Commissioning.
The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. 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.