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The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, which is looking to award a contract for specialist trauma-informed counselling services for survivors of sexual assault. Classified under medical specialist services, the tender is focused on providing this service within the regions of UKL15 and UKL17, Wales. Currently at the award stage, the process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Wales, utilising the Direct Award Process 2 as per the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2025. Representations from providers must be submitted by midnight on 16th March 2026 to initiate the standstill period.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly trauma counselling, to secure a contract valued at £283,296. The selective procurement method and the focus on innovative partnerships might appeal to enterprises with experience in delivering specialised health services. While the supplier, New Pathways, is already named, the process can still be informative for businesses monitoring upcoming opportunities in government contracts within the health sector. Those adept in providing trauma-informed care specific to sexual assault survivors are well-positioned to understand similar future requirements and strengthen their strategic approach towards securing public contracts.

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Notice Title

The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault

Notice Description

The provision of specialist trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice, utilising Direct Award Process 2. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 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 (contact Claire.Harding@wales.nhs.uk) by Midnight 16th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06638c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020124-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEW PATHWAYS

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