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title: "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031309"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-06-29"
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# Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service

Buyer: THE NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD OPERATING AS NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031309

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## Summary

NHS England, represented by the NHS Commissioning Board, has completed a procurement process for the "Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service." This service is classified under health services and will be based in Dorset. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract has an estimated total value of £955,000, with a contract term of seven years. The new contract commenced on 1st October 2022, following a competitive tender process where bids were accepted until 14th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions. Organisations equipped to provide support for individuals, especially trauma survivors, and those familiar with delivering services remotely and face-to-face will find this contract particularly suitable. Companies focusing on inclusivity and those experienced in working within the statutory and voluntary sectors may find themselves well positioned to compete effectively for this service contract.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) sought a Provider who had the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The new contract is due to commence on 1st October 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £938,000 |
| Lots value | £938,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £955,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARS DORSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2022
- 3 Feb 2022 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003182-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/

## Provenance

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