Invitation to Tender Access to Psychological services ATAPS and Child Psychological Services (CPS)

1. Invitation to Tender Access to Psychological services ATAPSandChild Psychological Services (CPS) Briefing Session Thursday 21 March 2013 10am to 12noon, Springfield 2pm to 4pm, Ipswich Please register on arrival

2. Agenda • Welcome • Demographics of the WMOML region • Model of delivery • Tender process • Questions • Close

3. Geographic Region Previous Current

4. The Consortium Model • Aligned with the “7 Pillars” – Clinical Governance Framework (included in tender documentation) • One Lead Agency with established business systems and processes • A mix of independent providers and agencies will work collaboratively to access, deliver and report on ATAPS and CPS service provision

5. The Consortium Model • The lead agency coordinates the consortium through management of subcontract arrangements • Referral management will occur through a Centralised Triage Point • A Centre of Excellence will support student placement and continuous improvement

6. Target • Disadvantaged and vulnerable populations across the entire West Moreton-Oxley Medicare Local region • Tier 1 – General • People with mental health issues with mild to moderate severity, including adolescents and youth

7. Tier 2 – Identified Population Groups including: • people with peri-natal depression • people at risk of suicide • people of Aboriginal and Torres Islander descent • children aged 11 and under (who have a mental health diagnosis or are at risk of developing a mental health condition) • people impacted by extreme climatic conditions

8. Funding Allocation

9. Role of West Moreton-Oxley Medicare Local • Work with the commissioned lead agency to: • Oversee ATAPS / CPS Clinical Governance • Work towards a Centre of Excellence • Ensure session delivery targets are met • Meet the needs of the target group across the region • Interpret and analyse data to inform strategic planning • Promote ATAPS / CPS

10. Invitation to Tender • Read the Invitation to Tender document: • Tender Process • Tender Specification • Tender Lodgement • Selection Process • Conditions of the Tender

11. Tender Lodgement Requirements • Circulation of Invitation to Tender • Submission due: 5pm 17 April 2013 • 1 electronic copy to info@westmoretonoxley.com.au • 4 hard copies to: Ms Vanessa Kissane ATAPS / CPS Tender Submission West Moreton-Oxley Medicare Local PO Box 482 Booval Fair QLD 4305 • No more than 10 pages, 11 font Arial • MUST include Tender Form and Tender Submission • Electronic response confirming receipt from West Moreton-Oxley Medicare Local

12. Tender Selection Process • Stages • 1. Screening • 2. Short-listing • 3. Presentation and final selection • 4. Validation • 5. Contract offer • Notification to all Tenderers

13. Conditions of Tender • Part 3 Invitation to Tender document • Provides clear instruction to all potential tenderers eg. use of information and confidentiality • Provides clear instruction regarding West Moreton-Oxley Medicare Local’s ability to act during the tender period

14. Questions and Documentation Tender contact: • Wendy Bourne • Stakeholder and Engagement Business Manager • 07 3810 9000 • wbourne@westmoretonoxley.com.au • Do not contact any other staff members Documentation • The most recent tender documentation will be available at: http://www.westmoretonoxley.com.au

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