---
title: "The provision of specialist trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06693b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-13"
---

# The provision of specialist trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06693b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of specialist trauma-informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault in Wales is currently at the award stage. Managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, the process involves a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), compliant with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The contract, valued at £283,296, is intended to be awarded to New Pathways, with service delivery focusing on the regions UKL15 and UKL17. Key dates include the start of the standstill period, with representations from providers due by 24th March 2026. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically medical specialist services, and the contract period is set for 30 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and counselling, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed care. SMEs like New Pathways, who have been identified as the potential supplier, exemplify the type of organisation well-suited to compete in this procurement. Businesses located in or near the designated Welsh regions should consider their capabilities in providing specialised health support services to vulnerable populations. Furthermore, the utilisation of the direct award process under PSR Wales offers potential suppliers a streamlined path to securing contracts in similar future procurements within the healthcare sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice, utilising Direct Award Process 2. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 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 (contact Claire.Harding@wales.nhs.uk) by Midnight 24th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022703-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | £283,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEW PATHWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022703-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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