Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service
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The procurement process for counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services has been managed by the NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board, located in Telford, United Kingdom. The contract relates to services in the field of psychiatrist or psychologist support, fitting within the health care sector. The procurement phase has concluded with a contract awarded on 1st April 2025 and is effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.
This direct award falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an estimated contract value of £163,283. The process utilised a limited procurement method through direct award without a prior call for competition. This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in providing trauma-informed psychological support and advisory services.
Firms with a track record of delivering satisfactory counselling services, particularly those familiar with working within the healthcare frameworks and regulations in the UK, would be well-positioned to compete. The opportunity is particularly relevant for organisations that can meet the specific needs of victims and survivors of sexual abuse, demonstrating compliance with rigorous quality standards. SMEs in the healthcare sector, especially those that focus on mental health and advisory services, could find potential for stable business growth through such contracts.
This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service.
This Intention to Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Procurement relates to the provision of the Counselling and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. NHS Shropshire Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (NHS STW) currently holds a contract with Axis Counselling for this service and anticipates no change to the current service provision. Axis is a charity with 30 years' experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual abuse across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. The service offers a range of support across the counselling and ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) services. Axis Counselling work with people aged 5+ who have experienced: * Childhood sexual abuse * Child sexual exploitation * Sexual assault, sexual violence, rape. * Online sexual abuse In addition, the service supports family members of Victims/Survivors of sexual trauma. The service offers a range of services including a Trauma Informed Online Self-Help Programme, Workshops, Brief Counselling, Trauma Focused Counselling & Group work. NHS STW is satisfied that the requirements for the provision of health care services are not changing considerably, i.e., they don't meet the considerable change threshold as set out in Regulation 6(10). The intention is to award a contract to Axis Counselling, the existing provider, via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Regulation 9, Direct Award C. The contract period shall be for a period 12-months from 1st April 2025 to 31st March2026. The estimated contract value is PS163,283.00.
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