Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL12TG
Contact
Paul Wilkinson
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK13 - Gloucestershire
NHS Organisation Data Service
QR1
Internet address(es)
Main address
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) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had 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 was 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 could have bid for:
Either of the Lots individually, or
Both Lots.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered into contracts with the preferred bidders for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, and these commenced on 1 August 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £927,500
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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over).
The commissioner required 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 entered 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, which commenced 1 August 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.
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
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had 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 required 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 includes collaboration and liaison with other Children and Family Services within local pathways and networks of support to deliver holistic care.
NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered 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, which commenced on 1 August 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-004143
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)
PO Box 3292
Gloucester
GL1 9HW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1155902
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
Alma House, 52/53 High Street
Stroud
GL5 1AP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
1109904
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £777,500
Total value of the contract/lot: £777,500
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside
Ilford
IG6 1QG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
216250
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £150,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom