Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England
360 Bristol,Marlborough Street
BRISTOL
BS13NX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/
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
Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service
Reference number
WA12133
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I) South West (the Commissioner) sought a Provider who had the capability and capacity to deliver a Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy service for individuals in Dorset.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £955,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
Main site or place of performance
Dorset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aims and objectives of the Dorset Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapy Service:
• The service should offer a range of trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for children and adults of all genders who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.
• Services for adults should prioritise those who have been assaulted within the last 12 months.
• Services for children and young people, up to the age of 18 years, should be open to people who have been abused at any time.
• Services for carers and families should be open to those supporting children and young people who are accessing the service.
• Services should be available and equipped to work with people living with complex trauma.
• Services should be available and accessible for people living anywhere in Dorset.
• Services should be delivered both face-to-face and remotely, according to service user preference.
• Services should be delivered individually or in groups where appropriate.
• Clear escalation processes and referral pathways through the mental health pathway should be in place, to respond to the varying and changing needs of service users.
• The Provider should have a comprehensive understanding of both statutory and voluntary sector therapeutic/ mental health provision and where their service fits into the integrated pathway.
• Services should respond to the needs of people with protected characteristics, be culturally sensitive and offer reasonable adjustments where indicated.
• Services should have a core objective of inclusivity and will encourage engagement with under-represented groups.
The contract term will be for 7 years.
The new contract is due to commence on 1st October 2022.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-003182
four.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 June 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STARS Dorset
Dorset
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £955,000