Tender for Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Software
NHS24 wishes on behalf of NHSScotland to purchase a licence from a supplier for the use of Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy software.
United Kingdom-Glasgow: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
2019/S 027-060356
Contract notice
Services
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name and addresses
Golden Jubilee National Hosp, Agamenmon Street
Glasgow
G81 4DY
United Kingdom
E-mail: jim.binnie@nhs.net
NUTS code: UKM82
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00230
I.3)Communication
I.4)Type of the contracting authority
I.5)Main activity
Section II: Object
II.1.1)Title:
Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Ccbt) Software
II.1.2)Main CPV code
II.1.3)Type of contract
II.1.4)Short description:
NHS24 wishes on behalf of NHSScotland to purchase a licence from a supplier for the use of Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT) software and any additional services in the use of the software.
The contract will be for an initial term of 5 years with the option to break at the end of Years 3 and 4 plus the option of 2 additional year extensions after Year 5.
II.1.5)Estimated total value
II.1.6)Information about lots
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
II.2.3)Place of performance
Scotland.
II.2.4)Description of the procurement:
Depression and anxiety are 2 of the biggest public health challenges in Scotland with mental health costing the Scottish economy over 10 000 000 000 GBP a year.
Depression affects as many as 1 in 5 adults in Scotland, with the majority treated in primary care settings, predominantly by GPs with 25-30 % of all GP consultations involve depression, stress or anxiety. In Scotland the number of individuals prescribed anti-depressants has doubled in 5 years with the demand for specialist face-to-face psychological therapy doubling in the last 10 years.
The Scottish Government has recognised these challenges through its 2020 vision which states the need to underpin service redesign with the use of digital health, while enabling patients to self-manage their own conditions.
In 2017/18, full national roll-out of the Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) service across all 14 territorial health boards was achieved, offering a national solution to the increasing demand of common mental health problems such as low mood, depression and anxiety.
The service receive approximately 1 400 referrals per month with a total of 16 761 referrals in 2018 adopting a once for Scotland approach, the cCBT model has been developed to act as a “central hub” from which a range of cCBT products and other technologies can be launched.
More than 85 % of referrals made come directly from GPs, others are made up from 23 clinical sources, including clinical psychology and occupational health, social work and acute services such as diabetes care.
There is growing evidence on the key role that cCBT is playing in addressing health inequalities through ever increasing digital access to the cCBT treatment across Scotland. Projected levels of use by 2019 will exceed 15 000 referrals per annum.
II.2.5)Award criteria
II.2.7)Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
2 x 1 year extensions after Year 5.
II.2.10)Information about variants
II.2.11)Information about options
II.2.13)Information about European Union funds
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1.2)Economic and financial standing
All suppliers submitting response must complete the ESPD document attached to this notice.
III.1.3)Technical and professional ability
All suppliers submitting response must complete the ESPD document attached to this notice.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.8)Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
IV.2.2)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
IV.2.4)Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:
IV.2.6)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
IV.2.7)Conditions for opening of tenders
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrence
VI.3)Additional information:
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland website at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=572583
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:572583)
VI.4.1)Review body
Golden Jubilee National Hosp, Agamenmon Street
Glasgow
G81 4DY
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1419515000Internet address: www.nhs24.com
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice: