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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) regulations. This process involves the provision of specialist trauma-informed counselling services for survivors of sexual assault, classified under medical specialist services (CPV code: 85121200). The awarded contract, valued at GBP 283,296, is subject to a standstill period, allowing providers to submit representations by 25th March 2026. This procurement follows Direct Award Process 2 and is not bound by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023. The services will be delivered in regions UKL15 and UKL17.

This tender presents growth opportunities for UK-based SMEs specialising in medical counselling and trauma recovery services. The procurement method involves a selective approach under the Innovation Partnership model, ideal for vendors offering innovative solutions in healthcare. The alliance with NHS Wales offers significant advantages due to established networks and sector expertise, providing firms with potential long-term contracts and enhanced visibility in the public health domain. Businesses with a proven track record in trauma counselling and service delivery under regulated specifications are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate an expansion into public sector contracts for eligible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of specialist trauma informed 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 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022783-2026
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
13 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
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
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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