Buyer Name: NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Buyer Address: 2nd floor Gail House Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, UKJ41, ME15 6NB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: William Clark
Contact Email: william.clark7@nhs.net
Buyer Name: NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Buyer Address: 2nd floor Gail House Lower Stone Street, Maidstone, UKJ41, ME15 6NB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: William Clark
Contact Email: william.clark7@nhs.net
NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime<br/>(PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.
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Lot Description: NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board have undertaken a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process for a Children's & Young People's Core Therapeutic Alliance service in Kent. The Therapeutic Alliance will offer NICE-compliant, evidence-based, individual and group-based interventions to children and young people with predominantly moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs. In some cases, the Provider will support children and young people with more severe and enduring mental health needs as part of a multi-agency response / care plan.<br/><br/>A range of evidence-based and innovative support and interventions, including self-help support, will be offered to cater for children and young people’s differing needs and preferences. Where appropriate, support will be provided to families. Evidence-based interventions will include:<br/>• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy<br/>• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) accredited creative therapies (examples being cooking, gardening, outward bound, arts, craft, drama, eco-therapies, music<br/>• mentoring<br/>• peer support sessions.<br/>In addition, the Provider must offer a digital intervention offer that:<br/>• is freely open to access<br/>• is tailored for different age groups as appropriate<br/>• is available out of hours (with some aspects available 24/7)<br/>• has a high level of activity/supports a large number of children and young people<br/>• includes peer support and forum functionality.<br/>This contract relates to a new service in terms of model (moving from multiple providers to a lead provider) - existing services have been through a review to re-design service model and delivery and transform existing arrangements into a new provision with the intention to award being made to an existing provider. <br/>The contract duration will be for an initial period of 10 years with an option<br/>to extend for up to a further 3 years as required.<br/>This notice is an Intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process.<br/>The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be £51,501,775<br/>The initial term of the contract will be between 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with the option to extend to up to 31st March 2039
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Contract may be extended for up to 3 years
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality & Innovation
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Value
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