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The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is leading a procurement for the provision of specialist counselling services aimed at survivors of sexual assault in regions UKL15 and UKL17. The procurement falls under the services category, with an innovation partnership method utilised in a selective process. The tender is now at the award stage, where New Pathways, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Merthyr Tydfil, has been identified as the supplier. The contract is planned to be formally awarded, with a standstill period concluding on 16th March 2026. Interested parties must submit any representations by this date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in trauma-informed counselling services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive cases involving sexual assault survivors. SMEs with expertise in innovative healthcare service delivery may find this an advantageous contract for expanding their portfolio within the public service sector in Wales. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are prepared to collaborate closely with public bodies can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships, thereby enhancing their visibility and operational capabilities in the field of health-related services.

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Notice Title

The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162521
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162521
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
£283,297 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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