This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2022 at 10:07

Tender

03 Feb 2022 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, represented by the NHS Commissioning Board, has completed a procurement process for the "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service." This service is classified under health services and will be based in Dorset. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated total value of £955,000, with a contract term of seven years. The new contract commenced on 1st October 2022, following a competitive tender process where bids were accepted until 14th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. Organisations equipped to provide support for individuals, especially trauma survivors, and those familiar with delivering services remotely and face-to-face will find this contract particularly suitable. Companies focusing on inclusivity and those experienced in working within the statutory and voluntary sectors may find themselves well positioned to compete effectively for this service contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service

Notice Description

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) sought a Provider who had the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Aims and objectives of the Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service: * The 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 anywhere in 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. The new contract is due to commence on 1st October 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£938,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£938,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£955,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STARS Dorset

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