Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Services - Stepped Psychology Service

Descriptions

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of award notice. The contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services regulations 2023 ( Provider Selection Regime). For the avoidance of doubt the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ,do not apply to this contract award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Contract award date 16th October 2024. Service provision is expected to commence 1st November 2024, contract term is 3 years. The service will be fully integrated into the Ridgeway Secure Inpatient care system, supporting service users who require a stepped care psychological intervention ranging from Step 1 to Step 3. The service will provide 4 WTE (Whole time Equivalent) qualified staff to deliver the service. Staff will be co-located on the wards providing a regular presence to both patients and ward teams. Staff will be required to cover several wards each, ensuring time is allocated proportionately to meet ward need. Referrals for both individual and group work will be managed via the Ridgeway Psychology Team.