--- title: "NHS England South West - Psychology and Clinical Leadership for Services Supporting Adults in Avon & Somerset Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c095" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c095" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c095.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c095.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-12-11" --- # NHS England South West - Psychology and Clinical Leadership for Services Supporting Adults in Avon & Somerset Who Have Experienced Sexual Violence Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c095 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c095) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c095.json) ## Summary NHS England South West is commissioning services in the field of specialist psychology and clinical leadership for adults in Avon & Somerset who have experienced sexual violence. The contracting process has recently progressed to confirm the formal award under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2025 and extend for 4 years and 6 months. The total contract value over this period is £1,238,202. The procurement is targeted at providers within the rehabilitation services category, focusing on enhancing mental health and support for sexual violence survivors. The buying organisation is NHS England, with the procurement process falling under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, explicitly noted to be outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in the provision of mental health and rehabilitation services. The chosen provider, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), was assessed through a meticulous evaluation process based on key criteria such as quality, innovation, value, and social impact. Businesses capable of delivering specialised psychological therapy, workforce development, and clinical leadership are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Companies that offer structured approaches to addressing complex trauma, integrating service sustainability, and improving access to services will find this contract particularly relevant and impactful for their portfolios. ## Notice NHS England South West is commissioning specialist psychology and therapy provision, clinical leadership and workforce development for services supporting adults who have experienced sexual violence. 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 intends to contract for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months and will commence from 1st April 2025. The total contract value is PS1,238,202 over the 4 years and 6 months. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS England South West is commissioning specialist psychology and therapy provision, clinical leadership and workforce development for services supporting adults who have experienced sexual violence. 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. Scope: Specialist psychology and therapy provision To deliver interventions to people who have experienced serious sexual assault within the last four months, including people who have suffered significant previous trauma and abuse, present with multiple and complex vulnerabilities and have current or past involvement with mental health services. Referrals come directly through the Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Bristol. Specialist psychology and therapy provision will be for people aged 18 and over. Scope: Clinical leadership and workforce development Specialist psychologists and therapists to work collaboratively with the whole pathway, contributing to leadership and strategic direction as well as clinical collaboration, development and training. Offer consultation, case discussion and formulation for therapists working with trauma in both VCSE and statutory sectors. To continue delivery of a regional training programme for therapists and counsellors working in sexual violence therapies services who want to train in EMDR and NET. Workforce development and training will include practitioners from across the South West. A notice was published for 14 days informing the market of the intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. The Commissioner sought a provider/s who were suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. To express an interest, providers were required to complete and submit a short Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire through the Atamis portal. Only 1 expression of interest was received, from University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). A Request for Information (RfI) was sent to them seeking the return of further information to support the Commissioners assessment. After conducting an assessment, taking into account the key criteria and applying the basic selection criteria, NHS South West is content that the they will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 4 years and 6 months and will commence from 1st April 2025. The total contract value is PS1,238,202 over the 4 years and 6 months. This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This is an existing service being awarded to an existing provider. This exercise was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Tuesday 10th December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039838-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,238,202 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL AND WESTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (UHBW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2024 at 09:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039838-2024 - 27 Nov 2024 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038365-2024 ## 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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