Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7AH
Contact
Paula Jarvis
nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Mental Health DPS NHS SBS (10239)
Reference number
10239
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
NHS SBS intends to put in place a DPS aimed at providers in Mental Health Services for Healthcare providers.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
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.
The Request for Information Questionnaire is available for download through Contracts Finder, or alternatively please contact nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net to request a copy.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £224,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The Lot structure is indicative at this stage and will be confirmed in any resultant Contract Notice.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mental Health DPS for Healthcare Providers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33693300 - Addiction treatment
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Prior Information Notice (PIN) aimed at providers in Mental Health Services; and other associated areas, to be utilised by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Following further engagement from Providers in this area, NHS SBS intends to put a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS') in place to offer Mental Health Providers a compliant route to market and further support the purpose of the NHS Health & Wellbeing Alliance https://www.england.nhs.uk/hwalliance/ . Topics of the DPS' will include - Anxiety, Eating and Body, Behavioural, Personality and Mood Disorders
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 April 2023
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
If interested in this opportunity, Providers should complete the Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire and return to nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net by 12 noon Monday 9th January 2023.
The Request for Information Questionnaire is available for download through Contracts Finder, or alternatively please contact nsbs.nhsbusinessservices@nhs.net to request a copy.