Talking Therapies
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The procurement process for the "Talking Therapies" contract, managed by the NHS Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board, focuses on delivering health services in the UKJ26 region, primarily around Surrey. The contract, valued at £1,856,811, is an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This procurement falls outside the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The contract is in the award stage, with the standstill period set to end on 26 September 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and delivery of psychological therapies for common mental health issues using evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic interventions. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital health solutions and innovative therapy delivery methods.
IESO Digital Health Ltd, noted for their digital therapy services, has been actively engaged as the supplier, highlighting a preference for businesses with expertise in virtual and flexible healthcare delivery met at strategic NHS priorities. The focus on offering a variety of evidence-based therapeutic options and self-help resources makes this an opportune environment for businesses that can provide adaptable, patient-centred care solutions that align with NHS England's strategic goals in mental health. Businesses well-suited for this contract will likely be those that can demonstrate a track record of improving mental health outcomes, innovating in telehealth, and supporting social value by reducing health inequalities and meeting strict accountability measures.
The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Counselling
- Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapies
- EDMR
- Mindfulness The service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.
The NHS Talking Therapies service is a community-based service that aims to improve access to evidence-based psychological therapies for common mental health problems. The service offers a variety of evidence-based clinical interventions (including self-help options) including, but not limited to * Cognitive Behavioural Therapy * Interpersonal Therapy * Counselling * Brief Psychodynamic Therapy * Solution Focused Therapies * EDMR * Mindfulness The service will be available to all adults over the age of 17 registered with a General Practitioner within Surrey ICBs (with the exception of NE Hampshire & Farnham Place), experiencing mental distress in relation to common mental health problems. This service has been a key priority for many years as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health and continues to be one of the mental health priorities in NHS England 2025/26 Operating Plan.
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