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Positive Steps Project in Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Positive Steps Project in Worcestershire," overseen by Worcestershire County Council, involves providing therapeutic assessment and intervention services for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours or having experienced Child Sexual Abuse. Categorised under the services industry, this contract supports guidance and counselling services. Located in Worcestershire, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage without competition, following a direct procurement method, below the threshold. The contract was signed on 27th April 2026, with a commencement date of 1st May 2026 and an end date of 31st July 2030. Interested parties could contact Worcestershire County Council via procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk for further details.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service providers specialising in therapeutic and counselling services to contribute to essential community support programmes. It is particularly suited for organisations experienced in dealing with sensitive cases of harmful sexual behaviours and Child Sexual Abuse. Although the procurement adopted a direct method due to its below-threshold nature, similar upcoming opportunities could appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises or voluntary and community sector enterprises. Engaging in this project would allow businesses to expand within the public sector, particularly those located or able to operate within Worcestershire and surrounding regions.

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Notice Title

Positive Steps Project in Worcestershire

Notice Description

The provision of a therapeutic assessment and intervention service for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours (HSB) or who have experienced Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and then displaying harmful sexual behaviours.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038365-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,830 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEST MERCIA RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT CENTRE

Further Information

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