Award

Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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TenderUpdate

23 Sep 2025 at 11:40

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has formally awarded a contract for Pathfinder Services, aimed at supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence. The procurement, which falls under the health services sector (CPV: 85100000), adheres to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and involves a direct award procedure without prior competition. The contract, worth £75,938, commences on 1st November 2025 and concludes on 31st March 2028. Key decision-making figures in this process include Frances Molyneux, Head of Clinical Services Contracts, and other clinical and operations leads. Representations were required by 4th September 2025, and the award was confirmed on the same date as the contract start.

This procurement process is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in delivering sensitive support to survivors of abuse and violence. Enterprises that offer high-quality, empathetic care tailored to the needs of vulnerable groups within the Greater Manchester area will find potential growth in this domain. Although the existing provider has been retained, organisations capable of demonstrating exemplary service standards in line with NHS criteria had the best chance to engage successfully within this competitive framework, as evidenced by the selection of Trafford Rape Crisis as the supplier.

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Notice Title

Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)

Notice Description

Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided: Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)
PCFT is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C
Approx lifetime value of contract: PS75,938
Contract dates: 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028

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 Procurement Act 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 the relevant authority by 4th September 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-058cc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058880-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months 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
PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Frances Molyneux
Contact Email
francesmolyneux@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1617162993

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE
Postcode
OL6 7SR
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAFFORD RAPE CRISIS SEXUAL ABUSE AND RAPE SUPPORT GREATER MANCHESTER

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