Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QR1
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
Gloucester
GL12TG
UK
Contact person: Paul Wilkinson
E-mail: paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.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
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
927 500.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK13
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Children under 9 (0-8-year-olds)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK13
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for an additional period of 2-years.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-004143
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults (18 and over)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)
1155902
PO Box 3292
Gloucester
GL1 9HW
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Gloucestershire Counselling Service
1109904
Alma House, 52/53 High Street
Stroud
GL5 1AP
UK
NUTS: UKK13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 777 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: 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
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barnardo's
216250
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside
Ilford
IG6 1QG
UK
NUTS: UKI53
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Court of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/02/2026