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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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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a contracting process for the provision of specialist trauma-informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault. This process falls under the services category and is targeted at regions UKL15 and UKL17. The contract has been awarded as per the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) regulations using Direct Award Process 2, which are distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023. The award was initially publicised as an intention on 12th March 2026, with representations by providers accepted until different standstill dates: 23rd, 24th, and 25th March 2026, at the discretion of each notice.

The awarded contract, valued at £283,296, presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in trauma counselling. Given that New Pathways, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Merthyr Tydfil, has secured the award, it is evident that SMEs in similar industries or with relevant expertise could thrive in this procurement landscape. Organisations focusing on innovative health service solutions, especially those experienced in direct award or selective procurement methods, are well-suited to engage with contracts under the PSR Wales framework, offering growth possibilities by expanding service offerings in government-led health initiatives.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

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-kuma6s-162825
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162825
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
£283,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months 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
CF14 4HH
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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