Tender

Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service

THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

26 Nov 2021 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service in Dorset under the tender titled "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service". This procurement is classified under health and social work services, and it is currently in the planning stage. The tender process is expected to commence from February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 December 2021. The total contract value is approximately £938,000, with a duration of seven years, and the services will be delivered across the region of Dorset.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those equipped to offer trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. Providers who focus on mental health and are adept at serving diverse populations, including children, young people, and individuals with complex trauma, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the emphasis on inclusivity and cultural sensitivity suggests that businesses with experience in engaging under-represented groups will have a competitive advantage in this contract process.

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Notice Title

Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset. This process is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset. The Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service should offer: * A range of trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for children and adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. * Services for adults should prioritise those who have been assaulted within the last 12 months. * Services for children and young people, up to the age of 18 years, should be open to people who have been abused at any time. * Services for carers and families should be open to those supporting children and young people who are accessing the service. * Services should be available and equipped to work with people living with complex trauma. * Services should be available and accessible for people living pan-Dorset. * Services should be delivered both face-to-face and remotely, according to service user preference. * Services should be delivered individually or in groups where appropriate. * Clear escalation processes and referral pathways through the mental health pathway should be in place, to respond to the varying and changing needs of service users. * The Provider should have a comprehensive understanding of both statutory and voluntary sector therapeutic/ mental health provision and where their service fits into the integrated pathway. * Services should respond to the needs of people with protected characteristics, be culturally sensitive and offer reasonable adjustments where indicated. * Services should have a core objective of inclusivity and will encourage engagement with under-represented groups. The contract term will be for 7 years with a total whole-life contract value of PS938,000. A procurement process is anticipated to be undertaken from February 2022 and the new contract to commence on 1st October 2022. Please note that dates are subject to change Providers who are interested in delivering these services are asked to express their interest and provide evidence of their capability and capacity in relation to the service requirements through a Market Engagement Questionnaire. This process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029410-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£938,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£938,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Nicola Hayward
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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