Planning

Rape, sexual violence and abuse therapeutic support service

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Apr 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is announcing a planned procurement for a therapeutic support service focused on rape, sexual violence, and abuse, under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is intended to provide early intervention counselling to mitigate long-term impacts of such violence and abuse. This opportunity is located in the UKC2 region and specifically aims to address diverse community needs. While the procurement method is noted as below threshold with unknown specifics, the tender's timeline highlights a contract period starting on 1st April 2027 and concluding on 31st March 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their impact within the health and social services sector. Companies with expertise in therapeutic counseling and support for victims of sexual violence will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. The focus on flexible service delivery to accommodate various community needs further opens avenues for innovative and community-driven solutions, encouraging diverse participation from businesses with inclusive service approaches.

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Notice Title

Rape, sexual violence and abuse therapeutic support service

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council will be exploring the following potential opportunity to provide therapeutic Sexual Violence and Abuse service, which recognises that victims and survivors are not unique to a particular community or culture and it is recognised that some women may have difficulty with accessing the Service for different reasons and the Service should work flexibly to meet these needs. The Service will focus on early intervention counselling work, to enable the common effects of Sexual Violence and/or Abuse to be negated and prevent symptoms remaining long term, this has a positive impact on the need for later intervention by statutory services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039936-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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