Oakfield Psychological Services

Location

Maidstone

Description

The provision of a psychological support service for paediatric patients under the agreed Paediatric Speciality Team within the Acute Hospital and/or with long term conditions across these specialities: • Oncology • Diabetes/Endocrine • Neuro/Epilepsy • Gastroenterology The emotional wellbeing support service delivered by the sub-contractor will align with and be delivered in accordance with appropriate professional governance standards. The service provides brief emotional wellbeing support and psychoeducational interventions and does not constitute formal psychological therapy or diagnostic psychological treatment.

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract is intended to be awarded to an existing provider following direct award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is approximately £82,038 for a period of eleven months.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Option to extend the Sub-Contract Term once by up to 6 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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 24 April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to mtw-tr.contractsteam@nhs.net Award decision-makers: Associate Director of Operations, General Manager, Head of Nursing, Contracts Manager There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. The organisation operates a Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure. Key criteria: An assessment of the provider's current performance against the existing contract was undertaken. Quality and Innovation and Value were weighted equally and higher than Integration, collaboration and service sustainability, Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice and social value.