Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The Lodge, Lodge Approach
Wickford
SS11 7XX
Contact
Frances Britton
Telephone
+44 1375364470
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS Talking Therapies Services
Reference number
C124226
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Ieso provide online typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been a provider of services in South East Essex since 2017.
Ieso is available without any wait for treatment and provides a secure chat room space in which the conversation with a therapist is typed rather than conducted on a video call. The treatment is the same, the only difference is that the therapist and patient will type their conversation rather than talk. This alternative delivery method proven particularly helpful for many of EPUT patients and further supports our digital delivery of services which provides increased access to treatment platforms within Therapy for You.
As this takes place online and is secure there is no need for patients to miss work, travel or other commitments. It provides an opportunity for patients that may not have a suitable space for therapy to be able to engage with their therapist (eg; lack of child care, multi-generational households). Research has indicated this method of treatment is just as effective as face to face therapy.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 April 2021
End date
31 March 2028
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years
No change in the duration of the original contract
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: 2099/S 000-999999
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
C124226
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
4 June 2021
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 Health (UK) Ltd
The Jeffreys Building Cowley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
CB4 0DS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
10291122
Internet address
https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
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: £1,400,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Ieso provide online typed cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and has been a provider of services in South East Essex since 2017.
Ieso is available without any wait for treatment and provides a secure chat room space in which the conversation with a therapist is typed rather than conducted on a video call. The treatment is the same, the only difference is that the therapist and patient will type their conversation rather than talk. This alternative delivery method proven particularly helpful for many of EPUT patients and further supports our digital delivery of services which provides increased access to treatment platforms within Therapy for You.
As this takes place online and is secure there is no need for patients to miss work, travel or other commitments. It provides an opportunity for patients that may not have a suitable space for therapy to be able to engage with their therapist (eg; lack of child care, multi-generational households). Research has indicated this method of treatment is just as effective as face to face therapy.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Start date
1 June 2024
End date
31 March 2025
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£360,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Ieso Digital Health (UK) Ltd
The Jeffreys Building Cowley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
CB4 0DS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
National registration number
10291122
Internet address
https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
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):
A variation to the contract to add in additional activity (using the same service specification) for the South Essex area for a period of 10 months. Contract term to remain the same.
Original lifetime contract value (inc VAT) £1,400,000
Value of the modification is £360,000 (inc VAT)
New lifetime contract value (inc VAT) £1,760,000
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:
Additional activity required to clear a waiting list.
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: £1,400,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £1,760,000