Online Therapies West Norfolk Adult CMHT

A Contract Award Notice
by NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£45K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
25 Apr 2024
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

NORWICH

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

Online therapy to reduce wait time for access to psychological therapy within West Norfolk Adult CMHT via a range of therapists which cover all evidenced based therapies to match therapist skill/competency with clinical need. All therapists are appropriately accredited e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc. CMHT in the trust identifies a service user appropriately for provider, they are referred via our link person through to the provider preferably via a portal. The referral is then accepted by the provider who then match the clinical need to a therapist with the desired skillset. All sessions take place online via a platform. Before referral NSFT staff check that the service user is IT literate to the point they can access therapy sessions. Following the therapy sessions the therapist provides a clinical note which is in line with NSFT requirement's for clinical contacts which are uploaded to a secure portal which are then uploaded to Lorenzo. A process for clinician to clinician discussions with the "link person" in the CMHT is required. Following the ending of treatment the Provider produces clinical letters which are sent to GP and trust copied in.

Total Quantity or Scope

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. The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process. The decision makes for this contract are the Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Service Operations Lead, Contract Manager and the Head of Procurement

Award Detail

1 Hello Self (London)
  • Online Therapies West Norfolk Adult CMHT
  • Reference: 1
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £45,000
  • Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the right criteria 100.0
Most Suitable Provider process with regard to the right criteria 100.0

CPV Codes

  • 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 03/05/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The relevant authority gave due consideration of the providers identified and assessed the potential providers, considering the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, then were able to choose the most suitable provider to whom to make an award. Equal weighting for key criteria was used. Basic selection criteria assessed in line with guidance. Provider able to demonstrate able to provide service in line with requirements. HelloSelf demonstrated more relevant experience and provides more resilience and resource in their offer to be able to more appropriately dovetail with clinical need in the CMHT population due to having a larger pool of therapists who in turn have a wider range of specialisms to call upon to meet the needs of our patients. Details of the award decision-makers. Dr Adrian Leddy (BSc (Hons); PGgDip; MA; MSc; DClinPsych) Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Accredited CAT practitioner and Supervisor Chantelle Beckett, Senior Contracts Manager

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