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Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Service in Swindon and Wiltshire

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

10 Jul 2023 at 16:27

Award Notice
Tender

06 Jan 2023 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Service in Swindon and Wiltshire to FearLess. The contract, with a total value of £1,310,956.69, will last for 6 years starting on 1st October 2023. The procurement falls under the healthcare services category and was conducted through an open procedure, with the procurement stage now completed.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for providers of specialist counselling services focused on survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Businesses experienced in delivering innovative mental health services to address complex trauma and diverse needs are well-suited to compete. The contract has specific funding mechanisms allowing for potential annual value increases, providing prospects for long-term engagement and service development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Service in Swindon and Wiltshire

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board sought to commission a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service to deliver high quality specialist counselling for children and young people and adults residing in Swindon and Wiltshire who have experienced historical or recent sexual abuse. The commissioner sought an experienced provider to deliver an innovative and effective service that will promote and protect the mental health of survivors of rape and/or sexual abuse that occurred at any time in their lives through the provision of therapeutic interventions that responds to complex trauma and diverse needs. The contract has been awarded to FearLess. The contract term will be 6 years, with a total contract value of PS1,310,956.69. Commissioners reserve the right to add funding to the contract over its duration to accommodate service development measures or initiatives, up to an equivalent value of the original contract. For the avoidance of doubt, this would mean an annual contract value of, for example, PS440k per annum and a consequent increase in the overall contract value. The new service is due to commence on 1st October 2023. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9f78ee6-8092-4437-9f8d-1ef2e2267410
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04cb3738-2953-4265-90c4-155099a6c35f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,314,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,310,956 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEARLESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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