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Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service

NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 May 2025 at 09:05

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07 Mar 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services has been managed by the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, located in Telford, United Kingdom. The contract relates to services in the field of psychiatrist or psychologist support, fitting within the health care sector. The procurement phase has concluded with a contract awarded on 1st April 2025 and is effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. This direct award falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an estimated contract value of £163,283. The process utilised a limited procurement method through direct award without a prior call for competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing trauma-informed psychological support and advisory services. Firms with a track record of delivering satisfactory counselling services, particularly those familiar with working within the healthcare frameworks and regulations in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations that can meet the specific needs of victims and survivors of sexual abuse, demonstrating compliance with rigorous quality standards. SMEs in the healthcare sector, especially those that focus on mental health and advisory services, could find potential for stable business growth through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service

Notice Description

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (NHS STW) currently holds a contract with Axis Counselling for this service and anticipates no change to the current service provision. Axis is a charity with 30 years' experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual abuse across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The service offers a range of support across the counselling and ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) services. Axis Counselling work with people aged 5+ who have experienced: * Childhood sexual abuse * Child sexual exploitation * Sexual assault, sexual violence, rape. * Online sexual abuse In addition, the service supports family members of Victims/Survivors of sexual trauma. The service offers a range of services including a Trauma Informed Online Self-Help Programme, Workshops, Brief Counselling, Trauma Focused Counselling & Group work. NHS STW is satisfied that the requirements for the provision of health care services are not changing considerably, i.e., they don't meet the considerable change threshold as set out in Regulation 6(10). The intention is to award a contract to Axis Counselling, the existing provider, via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The contract period shall be for a period 12-months from 1st April 2025 to 31st March2026. The estimated contract value is PS163,283.00.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 20/03/2025. 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-04eaa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028343-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,283 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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 SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Hayley Smith
Contact Email
h.smith27@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7770493216

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF1 1LX
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Haygate & Park
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIS COUNSELLING

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