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NHS England South West - Trauma Resilience Hub in Devon and Cornwall

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Jan 2025 at 09:49

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17 Jan 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West is commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) for Devon and Cornwall to support the wider regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. This initiative aims to extend the ongoing work of the 'Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder', which began in 2021 to address inequalities in accessing SAAS support for individuals with complex trauma. The procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, with a contract worth £517,500 awarded to Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH) starting on 1st April 2025 for a duration of 4 years and 6 months. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not apply to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services and those capable of providing mental health support and trauma-informed care. It is particularly suitable for organisations with experience in managing complex trauma cases, integrating with Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs), and collaborating with other providers to deliver comprehensive support services. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can leverage their expertise in trauma care, expand their service reach within Devon and Cornwall, and contribute to reducing health inequalities and improving access to essential support services, thus fostering substantial business growth and impact.

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Notice Title

NHS England South West - Trauma Resilience Hub in Devon and Cornwall

Notice Description

NHS England South West is commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) for the area of Devon and Cornwall to provide support to the wider regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. This provision is to continue the work of the 'Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder' which has been running since 2021. The Trauma Pathfinder was initiated nationally to counter the inequalities in access to SAAS support for people with the most complex trauma. The intention is move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months, and will commence on 1st April 2025. The total contract value is PS517,500. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England South West is commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) for the area of Devon and Cornwall to provide support to the wider regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. This provision is to continue the work of the 'Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder' which has been running since 2021. The Trauma Pathfinder was initiated nationally to counter the inequalities in access to SAAS support for people with the most complex trauma. The intention is move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Trauma Resilience Hub will: * provide specialist case consultation, including formulation, to services working with people with complex trauma (both in the SARC and in therapies services). * provide more direct support, where indicated. This may include the convening of multi-agency meetings, support for the development of holistic, trauma-informed care plans and advocating for access to secondary mental health support. * provide professional liaison with mental health provision and advocacy for clients with the most complex needs. * integrate with the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter to provide co-ordination of services for SARC clients and act as the liaison between the SARC and relevant mental health services. * work in an integrated and collaborative way with providers of sexual violence therapies and support across the peninsula. * employ a suitably qualified and registered psychologist, with experience of working with trauma. * employ an Associated Professional (such as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to lead the multi-agency liaison and advocacy work in relation to clients with complex needs. A notice (ref. 2024/S 000-037995) was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. To express an interest, providers were required to complete and submit a short Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire through the Atamis portal. Only 1 expression of interest was received, from Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH). A Request for Information (RfI) was sent to them seeking the return of further information to support the Commissioners assessment. After conducting an assessment, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS England South West is content that RDUH will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months, and will commence on 1st April 2025. The total contract value is PS517,500. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This is an existing service being awarded to an existing provider. This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 29th January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003048-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£517,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Hannah Morley
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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL DEVON UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (RDUH

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