---
title: "Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)

Buyer: PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cb1

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## Summary

The Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust has finalised the awarding of a contract entitled "Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement is classified under Health Services with a CPV code of 85100000. This direct award process did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £154,925, will commence on 1st November 2025 and continue until 31st March 2028, with the services provided in Greater Manchester, UKD3 region. As of the latest update on 23rd September 2025, the contract was confirmed to be awarded starting from the specified contract date, following a competitive but direct award process.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on providing support to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence. The procurement process, devoid of a call for competition, implies the buyer's confidence in the existing supplier's capacity, presenting a model for potential service providers who can demonstrate similar expertise and reliability. The types of businesses best suited for such opportunities are those with a proven track record in delivering related services, capable of meeting strict quality criteria, as the procurement prioritises quality over cost considerations, emphasizing consistent and exemplary service delivery.

## Notice

Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Services to be provided: Pathfinder Services (support for adult survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence)
PCFT is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C
Approx lifetime value of contract: PS154,925
Contract dates: 1st November 2025 to 31st March 2028

### 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 Procurement Act 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 4th September 2025. 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/058870-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 7SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREATER MANCHESTER RAPE CRISIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058870-2025
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050794-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/
- https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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