---
title: "The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162521"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162521.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# The provision of specialist 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-kuma6s-162521

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is leading a procurement for the provision of specialist counselling services aimed at survivors of sexual assault in regions UKL15 and UKL17. The procurement falls under the services category, with an innovation partnership method utilised in a selective process. The tender is now at the award stage, where New Pathways, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Merthyr Tydfil, has been identified as the supplier. The contract is planned to be formally awarded, with a standstill period concluding on 16th March 2026. Interested parties must submit any representations by this date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in trauma-informed counselling services, particularly those equipped to handle sensitive cases involving sexual assault survivors. SMEs with expertise in innovative healthcare service delivery may find this an advantageous contract for expanding their portfolio within the public service sector in Wales. Given the selective procurement method, businesses that are prepared to collaborate closely with public bodies can leverage this opportunity to establish long-term relationships, thereby enhancing their visibility and operational capabilities in the field of health-related services.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162521 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £283,297 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 10 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162521
- 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162521

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR595147
  The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault - The provision of specialist trauma informed counselling for survivors of sexual assault
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR596516
  The provision of specialist counselling for survivors of sexual assault

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162521

## Provenance

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