Notice Information
Notice Title
NHS England South West - Co-production Coordination and Additional Specialist Trauma Counselling Capacity for Adults who have experienced Sexual Violence in Avon & Somerset
Notice Description
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma. This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. Scope: Co-production coordination The provider will develop the pathway's embedded co-production model ensuring that service users and people with lived experience are at the heart of decision making and service delivery across the region, which will be led by experienced co-production professional/s. Scope: Additional specialist trauma counselling capacity The provider will build upon existing provision in the Avon and Somerset pathway to address specific barriers to support, expand the current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and address accessibility issues. The services will be for people aged 18 and over. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma. This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. Scope: Co-production coordination The provider will develop the pathway's embedded co-production model ensuring that service users and people with lived experience are at the heart of decision making and service delivery across the region, which will be led by experienced co-production professional/s. o Lead on the design, delivery and analysis of engagement, consultation and coproduction opportunities. o Develop and deliver relevant policies, procedures, and project approaches for co-production work. o Recruit relevant stakeholders for co-production activities (both survivors and professionals). o Provide ongoing trauma-informed wellbeing and engagement support to survivors. o Facilitate inclusive spaces where all stakeholders are valued and can work together as equals. Scope: Additional specialist trauma counselling capacity The provider will build upon existing provision in the Avon and Somerset pathway to address specific barriers to support, expand the current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and address accessibility issues. o Address specific barriers to support or access needs for clients with multiple complex needs. This may include reimbursement of transport costs or interpreter provision. o Expand current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and processing such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). o Identify and address accessibility for communities currently under-represented in referral demographics (linked to the work of the co-production element). o Waiting Well - enhance early intervention support for clients on waiting lists, with a particular focus on ensuring this support is equally accessible across all areas and service providers. The services will be for people aged 18 and over. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The Specification can be found in Atamis (see details below for access), along with a Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire which requires completion in order to express interest. Providers who believe they are suitable to deliver these services and express an interest will be assessed against the basic selection criteria and key criteria under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The basic criteria includes: - The provider's ability to pursue a particular activity - Economic and financial standing - Technical and professional ability The key criteria includes: - Quality and innovation (25%) - Value (5%) - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (30%) - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (30%) - Social value (10%) The percentages illustrate the relative importance of these criteria associated with the delivery of these services.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027126-2024
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
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
85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £476,325 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Aug 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 31 Oct 2024Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NHS ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 8UG
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI4 Inner London - East
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI45 Lambeth
- Delivery Location
- TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
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- Local Authority
- Lambeth
- Electoral Ward
- Waterloo & South Bank
- Westminster Constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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