--- title: "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-03" --- # Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdb36eca-8352-4574-ad85-ce365aea565b.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is initiating the Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service procurement process, aimed at delivering trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for individuals in Dorset. The project is classified under health services, with a total contract value of £938,000 over a seven-year term, starting from 1st October 2022 and extending to 30th September 2029. The procurement method follows an open procedure and was published on 3rd February 2022, while the tender period closed on 14th March 2022. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in trauma counselling and mental health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for participation, as the service requires providers capable of engaging with diverse populations and responding to the complex needs of service users across the region. Interested parties should ensure their capability aligns with the comprehensive requirements outlined in the tender specifications to position themselves effectively for this opportunity. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) seeks a Provider with the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset. Aims and objectives of the Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service: * The service should offer a range of trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for children and adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. * Services for adults should prioritise those who have been assaulted within the last 12 months. * Services for children and young people, up to the age of 18 years, should be open to people who have been abused at any time. * Services for carers and families should be open to those supporting children and young people who are accessing the service. * Services should be available and equipped to work with people living with complex trauma. * Services should be available and accessible for people living anywhere in Dorset. * Services should be delivered both face-to-face and remotely, according to service user preference. * Services should be delivered individually or in groups where appropriate. * Clear escalation processes and referral pathways through the mental health pathway should be in place, to respond to the varying and changing needs of service users. * The Provider should have a comprehensive understanding of both statutory and voluntary sector therapeutic/ mental health provision and where their service fits into the integrated pathway. * Services should respond to the needs of people with protected characteristics, be culturally sensitive and offer reasonable adjustments where indicated. * Services should have a core objective of inclusivity and will encourage engagement with under-represented groups. The contract term will be for 7 years, with an annual value of PS134,000 and a total maximum contract value of PS938,000. The new contract is due to commence on 1st October 2022. Please note that dates are subject to change. Bidders are directed to the specification(s) provided with this opportunity for full details of the programme's objectives and requirements. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"), which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notice provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e633af-10af-41d3-9672-cd36418f20ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | 17 Dec 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £938,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2022 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e633af-10af-41d3-9672-cd36418f20ee - 26 Nov 2021 at 08:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc74894-7aca-4593-9226-b16a8e12dcbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e633af-10af-41d3-9672-cd36418f20ee 3rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc74894-7aca-4593-9226-b16a8e12dcbe 26th November 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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