--- title: "NHS England South West - Co-production Coordination and Additional Specialist Trauma Counselling Capacity for Adults who have experienced Sexual Violence in Avon & Somerset" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-23" --- # NHS England South West - Co-production Coordination and Additional Specialist Trauma Counselling Capacity for Adults who have experienced Sexual Violence in Avon & Somerset Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0493bc.json) ## Summary NHS England South West is planning a procurement process to commission co-production coordination and additional specialist trauma counselling capacity for adults who have experienced sexual violence in the Avon and Somerset region. This falls under the industry category of rehabilitation services. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and expire on 30th September 2029. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with NHS South, Central, and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) executing the procurement on behalf of the commissioner. Providers must express their interest by submitting a questionnaire via the Atamis system by midnight, Friday, 6th September. The exercise abides by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the services will use the NHS Standard Contract. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in sexual violence support services and trauma counselling. Providers with established links and experience in the Avon and Somerset pathway, particularly those with qualified personnel registered with relevant bodies like BACP, will be well-suited to compete. The tender not only offers a substantial contract value but also the chance to engage in a long-term, impactful project supporting vulnerable adults. Businesses excelling in co-production coordination, trauma counselling, and integrated service delivery should find this an excellent opportunity for growth and collaboration. The North East sector encompasses a variety of activities—refining the co-production model, enhancing trauma interventions, and improving accessibility—facilitating business differentiation through innovative and inclusive service delivery approaches. ## Notice This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma. This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. Scope: Co-production coordination The provider will develop the pathway's embedded co-production model ensuring that service users and people with lived experience are at the heart of decision making and service delivery across the region, which will be led by experienced co-production professional/s. Scope: Additional specialist trauma counselling capacity The provider will build upon existing provision in the Avon and Somerset pathway to address specific barriers to support, expand the current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and address accessibility issues. The services will be for people aged 18 and over. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning co-production of the Avon and Somerset sexual violence support services pathway and provision of additional specialist trauma counselling for adults who have experienced sexual violence with the most complex trauma. This provision is for the area of Avon and Somerset, to continue the work of the 'Avon and Somerset Enhanced Mental Health Pathfinder' which has been running since 2022. The intention is to move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner, is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. Scope: Co-production coordination The provider will develop the pathway's embedded co-production model ensuring that service users and people with lived experience are at the heart of decision making and service delivery across the region, which will be led by experienced co-production professional/s. o Lead on the design, delivery and analysis of engagement, consultation and coproduction opportunities. o Develop and deliver relevant policies, procedures, and project approaches for co-production work. o Recruit relevant stakeholders for co-production activities (both survivors and professionals). o Provide ongoing trauma-informed wellbeing and engagement support to survivors. o Facilitate inclusive spaces where all stakeholders are valued and can work together as equals. Scope: Additional specialist trauma counselling capacity The provider will build upon existing provision in the Avon and Somerset pathway to address specific barriers to support, expand the current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and address accessibility issues. o Address specific barriers to support or access needs for clients with multiple complex needs. This may include reimbursement of transport costs or interpreter provision. o Expand current service offer to include specialist trauma interventions and processing such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). o Identify and address accessibility for communities currently under-represented in referral demographics (linked to the work of the co-production element). o Waiting Well - enhance early intervention support for clients on waiting lists, with a particular focus on ensuring this support is equally accessible across all areas and service providers. The services will be for people aged 18 and over. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. Those delivering the services must be qualified and registered with the relevant bodies, such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence support services pathway within Avon and Somerset, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The Specification can be found in Atamis (see details below for access), along with a Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire which requires completion in order to express interest. Providers who believe they are suitable to deliver these services and express an interest will be assessed against the basic selection criteria and key criteria under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The basic criteria includes: - The provider's ability to pursue a particular activity - Economic and financial standing - Technical and professional ability The key criteria includes: - Quality and innovation (25%) - Value (5%) - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (30%) - Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (30%) - Social value (10%) The percentages illustrate the relative importance of these criteria associated with the delivery of these services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027126-2024 | | 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £476,325 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2024 at 14:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027126-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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