Provision of residential intense trauma treatment to Border Force

" This service contract, which falls under the health services category, is focused on providing residential intensive PTSD treatments, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR, alongside physical activities to aid recovery. The contract process reached the award stage and was conducted using a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was signed on 3rd September 2025, covering a period from 14th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those offering trauma treatment solutions. Large enterprises that have capabilities in providing therapeutic services, like Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their client base within the public sector. In particular, organisations that are structured to offer bespoke mental health recovery programmes can leverage this experience to gain a foothold within central government contracts.

The involvement of entities such as Phoenix Trauma Solutions CIC and Police Treatment Centres highlights the potential for voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations to participate in similar procurement opportunities.