Provision of Therapy for Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse and/or Violence

The procurement process for the "Provision of Therapy for Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse and/or Violence" was managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This contracting process falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category. The procurement was undertaken through a direct method without competition, adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Direct Award Process C.

The contract was awarded on 15th September 2025, with a start date of 1st October 2025, and is scheduled to end on 29th September 2029. The main supplier selected for this service was Barnsley Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Services, with the contract valued at £480,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic services, particularly those focusing on trauma informed care for vulnerable children and young people.

Enterprises adept at working collaboratively with health and social care agencies, and capable of delivering specialised training and advice, are well-positioned to excel in this sector. Businesses aligned with the ethos of improving life chances through multi-disciplinary therapeutic approaches will find this tender well-matched to their capabilities. Additionally, firms classified as large and those that are VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) sectors might find these opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and development.