Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
GLOUCESTER
GL1 2TG
Contact
Paul Wilkinson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK13 - Gloucestershire
NHS Organisation Data Service
QR1
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-work/contracts-and-tenders/current-procurements/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-work/contracts-and-tenders/current-procurements/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults and Children Under 9 (0-8-year-olds)
Reference number
NGPT 91/2025
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over) and Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) in Gloucestershire.
The provision is offered on the basis of the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)
Lot 2 - Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds)
Providers can bid for:
Either of the Lots individually, or
Both Lots.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into contracts with the preferred bidder(s) for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money.
The successful bidder for Lot 1 (Adults) will receive the following annual values over the life of the contract:
Year 1 - £185,500
Year 2 - £148,000
Year 3 - £148,000
Year 4 (Extension Option) - £148,000
Year 5 (Extension Option) - £148,000
The successful bidder for Lot 2 (Under 9 (0-8-year-olds)) will receive an annual contract value of £30,000 for the contract period (including the 2-year extension option).
Bidders unable to provide the services within the cost envelopes detailed above will be excluded from this procurement.
Organisations interested in providing this service should request associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Manager, NHS Gloucestershire ICB at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Friday 28 February 2025. Competed ITT bids must be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7 March 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
County of Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over).
The commissioner requires a responsive, local countywide service model which will deliver a trauma-informed therapeutic support service designed to meet the emotional and psychological needs of adults affected by sexual assault or abuse at different times throughout their recovery (from trauma stabilisation to trauma processing and recovery).
The service will provide tailored support using a range of therapeutic modalities that are evidence-based and trauma-informed, helping survivors recover from the psychological impacts of trauma.
The interventions will provide a variety of support giving choice to clients and meeting their needs regardless of when the assault or abuse took place.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money.
The successful bidder for Lot 1 (Adults) will receive the following annual values over the life of the contract:
Year 1 - £185,500
Year 2 - £148,000
Year 3 - £148,000
Year 4 (Extension Option) - £148,000
Year 5 (Extension Option) - £148,000
Bidders unable to provide the services within the cost envelope detailed above will be excluded from this procurement.
Organisations interested in providing this service should request associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Manager, NHS Gloucestershire ICB at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Friday 28 February 2025. Competed ITT bids must be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7 March 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Main site or place of performance
County of Gloucestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds) in Gloucestershire.
The commissioner requires a responsive, timely, local countywide service which will deliver trauma-informed therapeutic support to 0-8 year olds who have been affected by child sexual abuse or assault and their non-abusing parents, carers, and siblings at different times throughout their recovery.
The service will provide tailored support using a range of therapeutic modalities that are evidence-based, trauma-informed and appropriate when working with young children and families.
The support will help children and families to recover from the psychological impacts of trauma.
Provision should include collaboration and liaison with other Children and Family Services within local pathways and networks of support to deliver holistic care.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB expects that the service provided will represent value for money.
The successful bidder for Lot 2 (Under 9 (0-8-year-olds)) will receive an annual contract value of £30,000 for the contract period (including the 2-year extension option).
Bidders unable to provide the services within the cost envelope detailed above will be excluded from this procurement.
Organisations interested in providing this service should request associated Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Senior Procurement Manager, NHS Gloucestershire ICB at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Friday 28 February 2025. Competed ITT bids must be submitted no later than noon on Friday 7 March 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
NHS Gloucestershire ICB is seeking to enter into a contract with the preferred bidder for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, to commence on 1 August 2025.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 March 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 March 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 3-5 years' time
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom