Therapeutic support for survivors of sexual abuse or violence

Organisation

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH

Aims<br/><br/>To provide tailored and evidence-based specialist therapeutic support and treatment to survivors of sexual abuse and violence in Norfolk and Waveney.<br/><br/>Objectives<br/><br/>a) Provide specialist support to people whose needs are too complex for NHS Talking Therapies, but not severe enough for secondary care.<br/>b) Work collaboratively with services providing a ‘no wrong door’ approach, facilitating access to most appropriate support and reduce repeated retelling of story.<br/>c) Provide support in a timely manner without lengthy delays. <br/>d) Address stigma around sexual trauma by providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors feel comfortable seeking help.<br/>e) Promote prevention and awareness of sexual violence and abuse and empower people to navigate issues like consent and healthy relationships, minimising harm and building a safer future.<br/>f) Actively engage/ outreach to under-served groups and ensure accessibility to those residing in rural areas.<br/>g) Address inequalities by adapting services for marginalised groups including individuals with learning disabilities, neurodiverse conditions, LGBTQ+ identities, and those with dual diagnoses, ensuring equitable access to care.<br/>h) Support individuals to engage with drug and alcohol dependency programmes by addressing underlying trauma.<br/>i) Demonstrate impact of support by utilising nationally recommended paired patient reported outcome measures – these should be used to facilitate discussion with individuals to inform person-centred care planning (see 3.12.1). <br/>j) Work with system partners to ensure the biopsychosocial needs of the service user are identified and supported. <br/>k) Provide safety planning for individuals and ensure all staff members are trained in suicide prevention and awareness.<br/>l) Ensure appropriate support to families/carers of the survivor through integration with Lot 2 – Pilot service to support families/carers of survivors of sexual abuse or violence.<br/><br/>This is a 3 year contract commencing 1st April 2026 with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual contract value is £225,000 per annum however do note that an additional £150,000.00 per year may be available at the discretion of the ICB depending on demand and financial availability – this is not a guaranteed available sum. <br/><br/>How to apply<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C383121.

To improve outcomes for survivors of sexual assault or violence by offering direct support to their families/carers and to measure demand and need of this cohort which is currently unknown in Norfolk and Waveney. <br/><br/>2.2. Service Objectives<br/>It has been identified through National market engagement and local research that survivors of sexual trauma achieve better outcomes if support is also in place for their family/carers. In order to accurately assess potential demand, need, and modelling, the provider of this lot will take part in a 24-month pilot that offers support directly to the families/carers of the service user (with 6, 12, 18-month reviews)<br/><br/>a) Integration with Lot 1 - Therapeutic support for survivors of sexual abuse or violence.<br/>b) To reduce anxiety and depression in families/carers/support networks around the survivor <br/>c) Reduce family/ caregiver fatigue, PTSD, guilt and distress<br/>d) Increase positive coping strategies <br/>e) Increase awareness and understanding of the survivor’s trauma and recovery pathway<br/>f) Provide support in a timely manner without lengthy delays. <br/>g) Address stigma around sexual trauma by providing a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals feel comfortable seeking help.<br/>h) Demonstrate impact of support by utilising nationally recommended paired patient reported outcome measures.<br/><br/>This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years commencing 1st April 2026. <br/><br/>The annual value is £25,000, £50,000 over the initial 2 year contract and £100,000 over the maximum 4 year contract period. Do note that an additional £100,000.00 per year may be available at the discretion of the ICB depending on demand and financial availability – this is not a guaranteed available sum. <br/><br/>How to apply<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C383121.

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Application Deadline

17 October 2025

Closed

Estimated Value

£2,375,000

WAC Reference

WAC-494171

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