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

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

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13 Mar 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of specialist trauma-informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault in Wales is currently at the award stage. Managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, the process involves a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), compliant with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract, valued at £283,296, is intended to be awarded to New Pathways, with service delivery focusing on the regions UKL15 and UKL17. Key dates include the start of the standstill period, with representations from providers due by 24th March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically medical specialist services, and the contract period is set for 30 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and counselling, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed care. SMEs like New Pathways, who have been identified as the potential supplier, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to compete in this procurement. Businesses located in or near the designated Welsh regions should consider their capabilities in providing specialised health support services to vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the utilisation of the direct award process under PSR Wales offers potential suppliers a streamlined path to securing contracts in similar future procurements within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 24th 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-06693b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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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