--- title: "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-26" --- # Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service Buyer: THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02fa51.json) ## Summary NHS England is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service in Dorset under the tender titled "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service". This procurement is classified under health and social work services, and it is currently in the planning stage. The tender process is expected to commence from February 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 December 2021. The total contract value is approximately £938,000, with a duration of seven years, and the services will be delivered across the region of Dorset. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those equipped to offer trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. Providers who focus on mental health and are adept at serving diverse populations, including children, young people, and individuals with complex trauma, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the emphasis on inclusivity and cultural sensitivity suggests that businesses with experience in engaging under-represented groups will have a competitive advantage in this contract process. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset. This process is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset. The Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy 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 pan-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 a total whole-life contract value of PS938,000. A procurement process is anticipated to be undertaken from February 2022 and the new contract to commence on 1st October 2022. Please note that dates are subject to change Providers who are interested in delivering these services are asked to express their interest and provide evidence of their capability and capacity in relation to the service requirements through a Market Engagement Questionnaire. This process is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: 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 is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029410-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £938,000 | | Lots value | £938,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND | | 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 - 26 Nov 2021 at 08:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029410-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home - https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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