Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 6AW
UK
Contact person: Tracie Hipwell
E-mail: tracie.hipwell@lscft.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for Clinical Services for Patients Requiring Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Intervention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Counselling Services, and EMDR
Reference number: C128896
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) is seeking to appoint one or more suppliers to provide a Clinical Services Framework for Patients Requiring Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Intervention,(Lot1) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,(Lot2) Counselling Services,(Lot 3) and EMDR, (Lot 4).Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides clinical assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patients requiring the above as part of its Mindsmatter service.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 140 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: Lot 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Clinical Services for Patients Requiring EMDR
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85121200
85121270
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD45
Main site or place of performance:
Preston, PR5 6AW
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to reduce waiting times for patients waiting to be assessed, we require a partner organisation to perform EMDR assessments and intervention. These will be done by appropriately qualified and experienced clinical staff.<br/><br/>The successful bidder(s) will undertake clinical assessment of EMDR patients and provide up to 12 one-hour sessions per patient including face to face, and/or on-line CBT sessions (where appropriate) to achieve recovery, in line with national recovery, rollout and waiting time targets. All services must be delivered in accordance with the national IAPT manual and local policies and procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
314 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The proposed start date for the services is for the period 5th April 2023 to run to 4th April 2026.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 3
II.2.1) Title
LOT 3.Clinical Services for Patients Requiring Counselling Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85121270
85121200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD45
Main site or place of performance:
Preston, PR5 6AW
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to reduce waiting times for patients waiting to be assessed, we require a partner organisation to perform counselling assessments and intervention. These will be done by appropriately qualified and experienced clinical staff.<br/><br/>The successful bidder(s) will undertake clinical assessment of patients requiring counselling and provide up to 8 one-hour sessions per patient including face to face, telephone, group and/ or on-line counselling sessions (where appropriate) to achieve recovery, in line with national recovery, rollout and waiting time targets.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 256 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The proposed start date for the services is for the period 5th April 2023 to run to 4th April 2026.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2,Clinical Services for Patients Requiring Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85121200
85121270
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD45
Main site or place of performance:
Preston PR5 6AW
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to reduce waiting times for patients waiting to be assessed, we require a partner organisation to perform CBT assessments and intervention. These will be done by appropriately qualified and experienced clinical staff.<br/><br/>The successful bidder(s) will undertake clinical assessment of CBT patients and provide up to 12 one-hour sessions per patient including face to face, telephone, group and/or on-line CBT sessions (where appropriate) to achieve recovery, in line with national recovery, rollout and waiting time targets. All services must be delivered in accordance with the national IAPT manual and local policies and procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 256 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The proposed start date for the services is for the period 5th April 2023 to run to 4th April 2026.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: Lot 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1.Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Intervention
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
85121200
85121270
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD45
Main site or place of performance:
Preston PR5 6AW
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In order to reduce waiting times for patients waiting to be assessed, we require a partner organisation to perform PWP assessments and intervention. These will be done by appropriately qualified and experienced clinical staff.<br/><br/>The successful bidder(s) will undertake clinical assessment of patients requiring PWP interventions and provide up to 6 30-minute sessions per patient including face to face, telephone and/ or on-line therapy sessions (where appropriate) to achieve recovery, in line with national recovery, rollout and waiting time targets.<br/><br/>All services must be delivered in accordance with the national IAPT manual and local policies and procedures.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
314 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Framework Agreement will run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The proposed start date for the services is for the period 5th April 2023 to run to 4th April 2026.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As per tender specification.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
PWP- a minimum of Postgraduate Certificate as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, and to be registered with the BABCP or BPS.<br/>CBT-minimum of Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Fully or provisionally accredited by the BABCP.<br/>Counselling-minimum of Diploma in Counselling, working towards Accreditation with BACP<br/>EMDR-completed Levels 1 and 2 of EMDR training that’s accredited by EMDR Europe, and to be receiving EMDR supervision. Registered with an appropriate organisation (e.g. BACP, BABCP, HCPC).
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 15
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: The contract will run for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
11/04/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
03/07/2023
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
11/04/2023
Local time: 12:00
Place:
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust<br/>Headquarters. Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit,Preston.PR56AW
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
December 2026
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
London
London
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.justice.gov.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 6AW
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Walton Summit
Preston
PR5 6AW
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/03/2023