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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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26 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is centred on the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for the provision of specialist trauma-informed counselling services for survivors of sexual assault. Falling under the category of medical specialist services, it is located within regions UKL15 and UKL17 in the United Kingdom. The process has progressed to the contract award stage, with the contract formally awarded on 12th March 2026. This notice is facilitated through the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) using Direct Award Process 2, with regulations such as the Health Services Provider Selection Regime (Wales) Regulations 2025 taking precedence over other general public procurement laws. The contract, valued at £283,296, has a duration of 30 days.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and counselling services, especially those with expertise in trauma-informed care. With NHS Wales as the contracting authority, successful suppliers will gain access to regional markets with consistent demand for expert counselling services, potentially fostering long-term partnerships and leading to further contracts within the healthcare sector. Medium and small enterprises, such as New Pathways, which has successfully secured this contract, are particularly well-suited to cater to this niche as these tailored services address sensitive and complex patient needs. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector would benefit from similar opportunities in health service procurement.

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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. This contract has now formally been awarded; this notice serves as a Contract Award Notice under the PSR Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027787-2026
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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks 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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