Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board
QR1
Shire Hall, Westgate Street
GLOUCESTER
GL1 2TG
UK
Contact person: Paul Wilkinson
E-mail: paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/about-us/how-we-work/contracts-and-tenders/current-procurements/
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) 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
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
Main site or place of performance:
County of Gloucestershire
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.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.
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
Main site or place of performance:
County of Gloucestershire
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.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.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.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.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
07/03/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
07/03/2025
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
3-5 years' time
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court of England and Wales
The Royal Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/02/2025