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title: "Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0667c9"
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buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0667c9

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## Summary

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is initiating a procurement process for "Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse," classified under health services. This notice anticipates the award of a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This process excludes provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. The contract's standstill period commences on 12 March 2026, with providers required to make representations by 24 March 2026. Although the award is not final, the ICB has proceeded with direct award process C, favouring the existing provider, The Birchall Trust, located in Barrow In Furness, UKD1. This process underscores service continuity until 31 March 2027, valuing the contract at approximately £23,345.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial business growth for providers capable of delivering consistent health services. It particularly suits businesses already in the healthcare sector, with expertise in psychological support services, aiming to expand within the public sector. The contract emphasises key criteria such as quality, innovation, and social value, where businesses can excel by demonstrating competence in sustaining innovative health solutions. Existing service providers who match or exceed current standards and possess a strong understanding of integrated care and reducing health inequalities are encouraged to participate. The Birchal Trust’s previous performance and alignment with ICB requirements suggest readiness for continued collaboration.

## Notice

The provision of Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Psychological Support following Sexual Abuse Start Date: 01/04/2026 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS23,345 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

### 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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 24 March 2026. 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/022059-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,345 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BIRCHALL TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 18:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022059-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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