Provision of Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapeutic Services for Adults and Children Under 9 (0-8-year olds)

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had 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. NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered into contracts with the preferred bidders for an initial period of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period, and these commenced on 1 August 2025.

NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had the necessary capability and capacity to provide Sexual Assault and Abuse Therapies Services for Adults (18 and over). The commissioner required 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 entered 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, which commenced 1 August 2025. NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (GICB) sought expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that had 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 required 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 includes collaboration and liaison with other Children and Family Services within local pathways and networks of support to deliver holistic care. NHS Gloucestershire ICB has entered 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, which commenced on 1 August 2025.