Award

Provision of Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults and Children Under 9 (0-8-year olds)

NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 10:15

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults and Children under 9 in Gloucestershire, classified under health services. This tender was governed by an open procedure accessible under the GPA agreement, which began with an invitation for expressions of interest and concluded with contracts being awarded on 1 August 2025. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by 7 March 2025. The contract will initially run for three years with an option to extend by an additional two years, having commenced with price as the primary award criterion. The buying authority's contact was Paul Wilkinson, located at Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in trauma-informed care services. Organisations capable of providing therapy services to both adults and children affected by sexual abuse will find this contract favourable. The scope allows businesses to either bid on services for adults, children, or both, promoting flexibility and potential for entering long-term engagements with the NHS. SMEs like Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and Gloucestershire Counselling Service successfully secured contracts, highlighting opportunities for small and medium enterprises in the healthcare sector to expand their services and leverage local expertise to support community health needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults and Children Under 9 (0-8-year olds)

Notice Description

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over) and Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) in Gloucestershire. The provision was offered on the basis of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over) Lot 2 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) Providers could have bid for: Either of the Lots individually, or Both Lots. NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered into contracts with the preferred bidders for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, and these commenced on 1 August 2025.

Lot Information

Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over). The commissioner required a responsive, local countywide service model which will deliver a trauma-informed therapeutic support service designed to meet the emotional and psychological needs of adults affected by sexual assault or abuse at different times throughout their recovery (from trauma stabilisation to trauma processing and recovery). The service will provide tailored support using a range of therapeutic modalities that are evidence-based and trauma-informed, helping survivors recover from the psychological impacts of trauma. The interventions will provide a variety of support giving choice to clients and meeting their needs regardless of when the assault or abuse took place. NHS Gloucestershire ICB entered into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, which commenced 1 August 2025.

Options: Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.

Renewal: NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.

Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds)

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) in Gloucestershire. The commissioner required a responsive, timely, local countywide service which will deliver trauma-informed therapeutic support to 0-8 year olds who have been affected by child sexual abuse or assault and their non-abusing parents, carers, and siblings at different times throughout their recovery. The service will provide tailored support using a range of therapeutic modalities that are evidence-based, trauma-informed and appropriate when working with young children and families. The support will help children and families to recover from the psychological impacts of trauma. Provision includes collaboration and liaison with other Children and Family Services within local pathways and networks of support to deliver holistic care. NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, which commenced on 1 August 2025.

Options: Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.

Renewal: NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010800-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£927,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-5 years' time

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Paul Wilkinson
Contact Email
paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BARNARDO'S

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNSELLING SERVICE

GLOUCESTERSHIRE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE (GRASAC

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