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title: "Specialist Counselling & Therapy for Victims & Survivors of Sexual Violence & Abuse in Nottinghamshire"
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# Specialist Counselling & Therapy for Victims & Survivors of Sexual Violence & Abuse in Nottinghamshire

Buyer: EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0469afb-d836-4d57-93c9-7c58b5799ab3

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## Summary

The East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU) is conducting a tender for the "Specialist Counselling & Therapy for Victims & Survivors of Sexual Violence & Abuse in Nottinghamshire". This procurement falls within the health and social work services category, specifically addressing the urgent need for counselling due to increased demand in Nottinghamshire. The contract, which is valued at £310,000 and has been awarded, runs from January 6, 2020, to March 31, 2021. The tender process was open, and the deadline for submissions was December 13, 2019. It aims to address the long waiting lists for therapeutic support following high-profile inquiries and local initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those offering counselling and psychotherapy, as it seeks qualified therapists registered with recognised UK accreditation bodies. Organisations that focus on community support, especially those that engage with both adults and children, will find themselves well-positioned for this contract. The demand for emotional and psychological support services, particularly for sexual violence survivors, underscores a crucial area for business growth and community impact.

## Notice

Sexual violence and abuse is a crime which can have a devastating impact on victims and survivors who require support to help them recover from the harm they experienced. The PCC for Nottinghamshire has been working with local authorities, clinical commissioning groups & NHSE England for several years to increase and improve the support available for victims and survivors. Demand for sexual violence support has risen in recent years and there are currently long waiting lists for therapeutic support in Nottingham/Nottinghamshire. In recognition of the additional demand created by Nottinghamshire Police's Operation Equinox, and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse Nottinghamshire Hearings, the PCC has secured funding from NHS England's High Volume Fund to provide specialist sexual violence counselling and other psychotherapy for survivors who are on waiting lists for therapy following specialist sexual violence and abuse support. The PCC has awarded a contract to deliver counselling and other psychotherapy for victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. As a mandatory requirement, all therapeutic provision must be delivered by qualified therapists who are registered with a recognised UK psychotherapy accreditation body. The contract will run from January 2020 to March 2021. The provider may be asked to support children and young people as well as adults and must work closely with existing specialist sexual violence support services in Nottinghamshire. In addition, as this is one off funding, all survivors must have completed therapy by the end of March 2020 and be safely supported into other support services if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07f34cb-0b0e-4c92-a07d-754a7d3a7626 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £292,115 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST MIDLANDS STRATEGIC COMMERCIAL UNIT (EMSCU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 76460000 - Well-support services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07f34cb-0b0e-4c92-a07d-754a7d3a7626

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07f34cb-0b0e-4c92-a07d-754a7d3a7626
  5th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=30988&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32217
  User / Company

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