NHS West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Unit (WSYBCSU) are conducting this procurement exercise as an agent for and on behalf of NHS Bassetlaw Clinical Commissioning Group (the commissioner). The commissioner is looking to commission a Primary Care Psychological Therapies (PCPT) service that will be a community based service, building firmly on the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme (see http://www.iapt.nhs.uk/)

It will offer a range of evidence based psychological interventions including NICE approved/ recommended psychological therapies in line with relevant clinical guidance; associated with improved service user outcomes and recovery rates.

The Primary Care Psychological Therapies service will deliver a Step 2 and Step 3 IAPT 'Plus' service model.

The contract offered is for a period of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.