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Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services (SBS10239)

N H S Shared Business Services · compiled

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Opportunity overview

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. NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework. 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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

ABL Health Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7074944
Location
Farnworth, UK, BL4 0JL, United Kingdom

Chase Lodge Health Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6177624
Location
London, UK, NW7 2ED, United Kingdom

Clinical Partners Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7590254
Location
Shaftesbury, UK, SP7 9AW, United Kingdom

HelloSelf Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 11492566
Location
London, UK, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7533119
Location
South Walsham, UK, NR13 6EE, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4793945
Location
London, UK, EC2A 2AP, United Kingdom

ID Medical Group Limited

Matched by number

Ingeus UK Ltd

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3829536
Location
London, UK, E1W 1AW, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4154208
Location
London, UK, W2 1AY, United Kingdom

Mantle Psychology LTD

Matched by number

Psicon Ltd

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 12379553
Location
York, UK, YO26 4GN, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7590062
Location
Whiteley, UK, PO15 7AZ, United Kingdom

Seven Care Services Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 13119584
Location
Lichfield, UK, WS13 7FE, United Kingdom

Staff Partners Mental Health Limited

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 15722636
Location
Sawbridgworth, UK, CM21 9AE, United Kingdom

St Andrew's Healthcare

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 5176998
Location
Northampton, UK, NN1 5DG, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 13833421
Location
Dorking, UK, RH4 2HF, United Kingdom

The Owl Centre Limited

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 16 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7880303
Location
Fishguard, UK, SA65 9HJ, United Kingdom

ABL Health Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7074944
Location
Farnworth, UK, BL4 0JL, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 1796928
Location
London, UK, SW1P 2AE, United Kingdom

Chase Lodge Health Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6177624
Location
London, UK, NW7 2ED, United Kingdom

Clinical Partners Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7590254
Location
Shaftesbury, UK, SP7 9AW, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4391008
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, NE13 9BA, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 2257523
Location
London, UK, SW6 7LL, United Kingdom

HelloSelf Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 11492566
Location
London, UK, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4793945
Location
London, UK, EC2A 2AP, United Kingdom

ID Medical Group Limited

Matched by number

Ingeus UK Ltd

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3829536
Location
London, UK, E1W 1AW, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4154208
Location
London, UK, W2 1AY, United Kingdom

Mantle Psychology LTD

Matched by number

Psicon Ltd

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 12379553
Location
York, UK, YO26 4GN, United Kingdom

Mind in West Essex

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4369554
Location
Harlow, UK, CM18 6NZ, United Kingdom

OneBright Limited

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 9507950
Location
York, UK, YO26 4GN, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7590062
Location
Whiteley, UK, PO15 7AZ, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 6036050
Location
Manchester, UK, M15 4ZY, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 12742460
Location
Sawbridgworth, UK, CM21 9AE, United Kingdom

Sunderland Counselling Service

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 1159057
Location
Sunderland, UK, SR1 1QN, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 18 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3829618
Location
London, UK, EC4Y 8EN, United Kingdom

ABL Health Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 7074944
Location
Farnworth, UK, BL4 0JL, United Kingdom
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4391008
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, NE13 9BA, United Kingdom

ID Medical Group Limited

Matched by number

Ingeus UK Ltd

Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 3829536
Location
London, UK, E1W 1AW, United Kingdom

Independence Support Ltd

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 10643283
Location
Cheltenham, UK, GL50 3AT, United Kingdom

Mind in West Essex

Matched by number
Shared contract value
£70m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
3 Mar 2025
Suppliers
One of 6 awarded suppliers
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 4369554
Location
Harlow, UK, CM18 6NZ, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Assessment and DiagnosisValue not stated
  • NHS Talking TherapiesValue not stated
  • Crisis ServicesValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
SBS10239
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
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 decision makers by 14/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Internet Address
Section
V.2.3

New Value

Text
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford 9-11 Tatton Street Knutsford WA16 6AB Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Justification for not providing organisation identifier Not on any register Internet address www.theroomsofknutsford.co.uk

Old Value

Text
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford 9-11 Tatton Street Knutsford WA16 6AB Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Justification for not providing organisation identifier Not on any register Internet address www.ablhealth.co.uk
Entry 2

Where

Label
Internet Address
Section
V.2.3

New Value

Text
St Andrew's Healthcare Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DG Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Companies House 5176998 Internet address www.stah.org

Old Value

Text
St Andrew's Healthcare Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DG Country United Kingdom NUTS code UK - United Kingdom Companies House 5176998 Internet address https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.com
Entry 3

Where

Label
Additional Information
Section
VI.3

New Value

Text
Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025 Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029 Term: 48 months The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7. Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of establishment of a framework agreement. This framework agreement has been concluded under 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. This framework agreement has now been formally concluded using the competitive process. Framework Award Decision Makers: Procurement Review Board.

Old Value

Text
Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025 Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029 Term: 48 months The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7. Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs. 'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14th April 2025. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision were identified. The key criteria and its relative importance are detailed below. The key criteria and weightings were selected based on their relevance to the services being delivered, aligning with the specification and requirements of Approved Organisations. As detailed in the tender collateral and Contract Notice we are intending to award to all Suppliers who passed the Basic Selection Criteria and met the threshold award score of 55% or above. PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation 40% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 10% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value 10% PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 2 Value 10%

Bid Opening

Date
18 Oct 2024, 13:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
18 Oct 2024, 13:00

Tender Period

Ends
18 Oct 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Counsellors and Psychotherapists delivering services under this framework agreement must be suitably accredited. (Lot 1) Bidders delivering assessment and diagnosis services must confirm that clinical professionals delivering the service hold the appropriate qualifications: • Nurses must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. • Doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council. • All clinical professionals must hold specific Mental Health qualifications relevant to the services they are delivering. (Lot 2 and 3) In accordance with the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Manual bidders must confirm that high-intensity therapists (HITs) working in NHS Talking Therapies services have either: • completed the Manual-recognised NHS Talking Therapies qualification to deliver the therapy or therapies that they deliver in NHS Talking Therapies, and gain and maintain the recognised individual accreditation to deliver these within 1 year of qualifying, OR • have the Manual-recognised individual accreditation to deliver the therapy or therapies that they deliver in NHS Talking Therapies. (Lot 2 and 3) Bidders delivering psychological therapies must confirm that their counsellors and psychotherapists hold the appropriate BACP, BABCP or EMDR Europe Accreditation.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
NHS SBS will independently verify bidders financial standing using external credit reporting agency Dun & Bradstreet and evaluate bidders reports based on the criteria shown below: Where a Bidder has a Failure Score of 51 or above, a Risk Indicator of 1 or 2, and a Financial Strength Indicator (based on Tangible Net Worth) of between 5A and C or NB) (all three aspects - Failure Score, Risk Indicator and Financial Strength Indicator), they will pass this element of the SQ, subject to any anomalies within the Bidder's overall D&B report identified by the Authority being satisfactorily addressed. Where a Bidder has Failure Score of less than 51, a Risk Indicator greater than 2, or a Financial Strength Indicator (based on Tangible Net Worth) of between D and H or any of N, O, or NQ (any one aspect Failure Score, Risk Indicator and Financial Strength Indicator), following a request from the Authority the Bidder must provide an audited set of accounts for the last three years (where possible, e.g. established more than three years) for your organisation and a fully completed Financial Assessment Template as per the template attached to this question (section). A financial assessment will then be conducted by NHS SBS to satisfy the Bidders ability to meet the financial requirements of this framework. Bidders who do not have a registered DUNS number must submit an audited set of accounts for the last three years (where possible, e.g. established more than three years) for your organisation and a fully completed Financial Assessment Template as per the template attached to this question (section). Where a parent company guarantee, or similar, is being relied upon by the Bidder, NHS SBS will request an audited set of accounts for the last three years from the guarantor, and confirmation that it will enter into the guarantee in a form acceptable to the Authority. The Authority will monitor the financial stability of all successful Bidders (Suppliers) - and reserves the right to suspend or terminate a Supplier from the Framework at any time and with immediate effect in the event of financial instability in the Authority's sole opinion. Bidders who fail to meet the financial standing requirements of this framework will not be considered further and will be disqualified.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Counsellors and Psychotherapists delivering services under this framework agreement must be suitably accredited. (Lot 1) Bidders delivering assessment and diagnosis services must confirm that clinical professionals delivering the service hold the appropriate qualifications: • Nurses must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. • Doctors must be registered with the General Medical Council. • All clinical professionals must hold specific Mental Health qualifications relevant to the services they are delivering. (Lot 2 and 3) In accordance with the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Manual bidders must confirm that high-intensity therapists (HITs) working in NHS Talking Therapies services have either: • completed the Manual-recognised NHS Talking Therapies qualification to deliver the therapy or therapies that they deliver in NHS Talking Therapies, and gain and maintain the recognised individual accreditation to deliver these within 1 year of qualifying, OR • have the Manual-recognised individual accreditation to deliver the therapy or therapies that they deliver in NHS Talking Therapies. (Lot 2 and 3) Bidders delivering psychological therapies must confirm that their counsellors and psychotherapists hold the appropriate BACP, BABCP or EMDR Europe Accreditation.

Applies To

supplier

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Assessment and Diagnosis
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Assessment and Diagnosis lot will include a range of services and clinical assessments used in the diagnosis of common mental health conditions, severe mental illness, and neurological conditions. The lot will also include provision for ongoing assessments. Services will be available for Children and Young People, Adults and Older People and will include, but are not limited to: • Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD • Coexisting frailty • Coexisting neurodevelopmental conditions • Common mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression • Children and Young People with multiple needs • Co-occurring drug or alcohol-use disorders, and other addiction disorders, including gambling • Eating disorders • Health and Social care • Learning disabilities • Psychiatric severe mental health illnesses such as psychosis or bipolar disorder This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000. All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services. Additional information: Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.

Options

Description
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.

Renewal

Description
Framework due for renewal in April 2029

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Type
price
Description
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
NHS Talking Therapies
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The NHS Talking Therapies lot is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. This lot must be delivered by a clinical workforce who are fully and appropriately trained and supervised. NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression provide treatment for people with the following common mental health problems: • Agoraphobia • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) • Depression • Generalised anxiety disorder • Health anxiety (hypochondriasis) • Mixed depression and anxiety (the term for sub-syndromal depression and anxiety, rather than both depression and anxiety) • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic disorder • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) • Social anxiety disorder • Specific phobias (such as heights, flying, spiders etc.) This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000. All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.

Options

Description
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.

Renewal

Description
Framework due for renewal in April 2029

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Type
price
Description
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Crisis Services
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Crisis Services lot is focused on relapse prevention, assisting Approved Organisations respond to patients including Children and Young People, Adults and Older People at times when their mental health and/or social situation has deteriorated to the point they are at considerable risk and require additional support to remain in their current accommodation and/or prevent further harm. Services provided under this lot are intended as an alternative to A&E or inpatient psychiatric admission and include, but are not limited to: • 24/7 telephone helplines • Crisis Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT) In addition, for Children and Young People: • 24/7 assessments and brief response • Extended hours intervention and community provision • Extended hours intensive community care This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000. All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement. The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date. This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.

Options

Description
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework.  Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.

Renewal

Description
Framework due for renewal in April 2029

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 4
Name
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 5
Type
price
Description
10

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
UK - United Kingdom

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
UK - United Kingdom

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
UK - United Kingdom

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-05280446
Name
N H S Shared Business Services

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKD34
Locality
Hemel Hempsted
Postal Code
HP2 7AH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Three Cherry Trees Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Id
05280446
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
N H S Shared Business Services

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-104910
Name
NHS Shared Business Services Limited

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Hertfordshire
Postal Code
HP2 7AH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Three Cherry Tree Lane Hemel Hempstead

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Shared Business Services Limited

Contact

Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-7074944
Name
ABL Health Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Farnworth
Postal Code
BL4 0JL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
71 Redgate Way

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
7074944
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
ABL Health Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-139601
Name
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Knutsford
Postal Code
WA16 6AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9-11 Tatton Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford
No Identifier Rationale
notOnAnyRegister
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-7590254
Name
Clinical Partners Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Shaftesbury
Postal Code
SP7 9AW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 6 Chaldicott Barns, Semley

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
7590254
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Clinical Partners Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-COH-6177624
Name
Chase Lodge Health Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
NW7 2ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Page Street, Mill Hill

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
6177624
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Chase Lodge Health Ltd
Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-11492566
Name
HelloSelf Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2V 6DN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9th Floor 107 Cheapside

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
11492566
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
HelloSelf Ltd
Organisation 8
Id
GB-COH-7533119
Name
Help 4 Psychology Services Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
South Walsham
Postal Code
NR13 6EE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Broadsend Cottage, 7 Broad Lane

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
7533119
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Help 4 Psychology Services Limited
Organisation 9
Id
GB-COH-4793945
Name
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC2A 2AP
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
9 Appold Street

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
4793945
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
Organisation 10
Id
GB-COH-3829536
Name
Ingeus UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
E1W 1AW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2nd Floor Royal Pharmaceutical Building, 66-68 East Smithfield

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
3829536
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Ingeus UK Ltd
Organisation 11
Id
GB-COH-4154208
Name
Kooth Digital Health Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
W2 1AY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Merchant Square

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
4154208
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Kooth Digital Health Limited
Organisation 12
Id
GB-COH-12379553
Name
Psicon Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO26 4GN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
First Floor West Wing, Holgate Park Drive

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
12379553
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Psicon Ltd
Organisation 13
Id
GB-COH-7590062
Name
Remote Medical International UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Whiteley
Postal Code
PO15 7AZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4500 Parkway, Solent Business Park,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
7590062
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Remote Medical International UK Ltd
Organisation 14
Id
GB-COH-13119584
Name
Seven Care Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Lichfield
Postal Code
WS13 7FE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Parkside Court

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
13119584
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Seven Care Services Ltd
Organisation 15
Id
GB-COH-15722636
Name
Staff Partners Mental Health Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Sawbridgworth
Postal Code
CM21 9AE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Coach House, The Square

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
15722636
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Staff Partners Mental Health Limited
Organisation 16
Id
GB-COH-5176998
Name
St Andrew's Healthcare

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN1 5DG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Billing Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
5176998
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
St Andrew's Healthcare
Organisation 17
Id
GB-COH-13833421
Name
The Autism Assessment Service Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Dorking
Postal Code
RH4 2HF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
156 South Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
13833421
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
The Autism Assessment Service Ltd
Organisation 18
Id
GB-COH-7880303
Name
The Owl Centre Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Fishguard
Postal Code
SA65 9HJ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
16 Main Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
7880303
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
The Owl Centre Limited
Organisation 19
Id
GB-COH-1796928
Name
Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 2AE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
23 Monck St

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
1796928
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind
Organisation 20
Id
GB-COH-4391008
Name
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Postal Code
NE13 9BA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sir Bobby Robson Way, 2 Esh Plaza

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
4391008
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health
Organisation 21
Id
GB-COH-2257523
Name
Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW6 7LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
309 Lillie Road

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
2257523
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health
Organisation 22
Id
GB-COH-4369554
Name
Mind in West Essex

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Harlow
Postal Code
CM18 6NZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
4369554
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Mind in West Essex
Organisation 23
Id
GB-COH-9507950
Name
OneBright Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
York
Postal Code
YO26 4GN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
First Floor West Wing, Holgate Park Drive

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
9507950
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
OneBright Limited
Organisation 24
Id
GB-COH-3829618
Name
Vita Health Solutions t/a Right Corecare Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC4Y 8EN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
3 Dorset Rise

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
3829618
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Vita Health Solutions t/a Right Corecare Limited
Organisation 25
Id
GB-COH-12742460
Name
Staff Partners Mental Health Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Sawbridgworth
Postal Code
CM21 9AE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Coach House, The Square

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
12742460
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Staff Partners Mental Health Ltd
Organisation 26
Id
GB-COH-1159057
Name
Sunderland Counselling Service

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Sunderland
Postal Code
SR1 1QN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
51 John Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
1159057
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Sunderland Counselling Service
Organisation 27
Id
GB-COH-6036050
Name
Self Help Services t/a The Big Life Company Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M15 4ZY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
6036050
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Self Help Services t/a The Big Life Company Limited
Organisation 28
Id
GB-COH-2024372
Name
Birmingham Mind (Birmingham Association for Mental Health)

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Birmingham
Postal Code
B1 3JR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
17, Graham Street, Hockley

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
2024372
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Birmingham Mind (Birmingham Association for Mental Health)
Organisation 29
Id
GB-COH-10643283
Name
Independence Support Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Cheltenham
Postal Code
GL50 3AT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Windsor House, Bayshill Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Id
10643283
Scheme
GB-COH
Legal Name
Independence Support Ltd
Organisation 30
Id
GB-FTS-112863
Name
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel

Award information

Award 1
Id
007645-2025-1-1
Title
Assessment and Diagnosis
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-7074944
Name
ABL Health Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-139601
Name
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-7590254
Name
Clinical Partners Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-6177624
Name
Chase Lodge Health Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-COH-11492566
Name
HelloSelf Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-COH-7533119
Name
Help 4 Psychology Services Limited
Supplier 7
Id
GB-COH-4793945
Name
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
Supplier 8
Id
GB-COH-3829536
Name
ID Medical Group Limited
Supplier 9
Id
GB-COH-4154208
Name
Kooth Digital Health Limited
Supplier 10
Id
GB-COH-12379553
Name
Mantle Psychology LTD
Supplier 11
Id
GB-COH-7590062
Name
Remote Medical International UK Ltd
Supplier 12
Id
GB-COH-13119584
Name
Seven Care Services Ltd
Supplier 13
Id
GB-COH-15722636
Name
Speech and Language Therapy West Midlands Ltd
Supplier 14
Id
GB-COH-5176998
Name
St Andrew's Healthcare
Supplier 15
Id
GB-COH-13833421
Name
The Autism Assessment Service Ltd
Supplier 16
Id
GB-COH-7880303
Name
The Owl Centre Limited

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
007645-2025-2-2
Title
NHS Talking Therapies
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-7074944
Name
ABL Health Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-1796928
Name
Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-7590254
Name
Clinical Partners Ltd
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-6177624
Name
Chase Lodge Health Ltd
Supplier 5
Id
GB-COH-4391008
Name
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health
Supplier 6
Id
GB-COH-11492566
Name
HelloSelf Ltd
Supplier 7
Id
GB-COH-2257523
Name
Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health
Supplier 8
Id
GB-COH-4793945
Name
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
Supplier 9
Id
GB-COH-3829536
Name
ID Medical Group Limited
Supplier 10
Id
GB-COH-4154208
Name
Kooth Digital Health Limited
Supplier 11
Id
GB-COH-12379553
Name
Mantle Psychology LTD
Supplier 12
Id
GB-COH-4369554
Name
Mind in West Essex
Supplier 13
Id
GB-COH-9507950
Name
OneBright Limited
Supplier 14
Id
GB-COH-7590062
Name
Remote Medical International UK Ltd
Supplier 15
Id
GB-COH-3829618
Name
Vita Health Solutions t/a Right Corecare Limited
Supplier 16
Id
GB-COH-12742460
Name
Staff Partners Mental Health Ltd
Supplier 17
Id
GB-COH-1159057
Name
Sunderland Counselling Service
Supplier 18
Id
GB-COH-6036050
Name
Self Help Services t/a The Big Life Company Limited

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
007645-2025-3-3
Title
Crisis Services
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-7074944
Name
ABL Health Ltd
Supplier 2
Id
GB-COH-2024372
Name
Birmingham Mind (Birmingham Association for Mental Health)
Supplier 3
Id
GB-COH-4391008
Name
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health
Supplier 4
Id
GB-COH-3829536
Name
ID Medical Group Limited
Supplier 5
Id
GB-COH-10643283
Name
Independence Support Ltd
Supplier 6
Id
GB-COH-4369554
Name
Mind in West Essex

Related lots

3

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
007645-2025-1-1
Title
Assessment and Diagnosis
Status
active
Award ID
007645-2025-1-1
Date Signed
3 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
70,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
007645-2025-2-2
Title
NHS Talking Therapies
Status
active
Award ID
007645-2025-2-2
Date Signed
3 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
70,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
007645-2025-3-3
Title
Crisis Services
Status
active
Award ID
007645-2025-3-3
Date Signed
3 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
70,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Hemel Hempsted · UKD34 · HP2 7AH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

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