Contract award notice

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External Reference: 2025-516411

FTS Reference: 2025-059864

Contract award notice

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
GB173552264
Riverside House, Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE
UK
Contact person: Angela Wilson
Telephone: +44 1709334551
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Post CSE Support Services
Reference number:  22-312
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

Provision of post-child sexual exploitation (CSE) support services across three distinct service areas: practical and emotional support, therapeutic interventions, and combined support including family-focused therapy. The contract was awarded in three lots following an open procedure and will run for a fixed term of three years from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with no options to extend.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT:  514800.00  GBP
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Post CSE Support Services Lot 1 – Practical, emotional support and advocacy
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Practical, emotional support and advocacy for young people and adults who have experienced Child Sexual Exploitation.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  80
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Price was not scored. The contract value was fixed and predetermined in the tender documents. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, with 80% allocated to service delivery and 20% to social value.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Post CSE Support Services Lot 2 – Evidence based therapeutic Interventions
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Evidence based therapeutic interventions for young people and adults who have experienced Child Sexual Exploitation.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  80
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Price was not scored. The contract value was fixed and predetermined in the tender documents. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, with 80% allocated to service delivery and 20% to social value.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Post CSE Support Services Lot 3 – Practical, emotional support and advocacy and evidence based therapeutic interventions
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
85000000  -  Health and social work services
85100000  -  Health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85312310  -  Guidance services
85320000  -  Social services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Practical, emotional support and advocacy and evidence based therapeutic interventions for young people and adults who have experienced Child Sexual Exploitation, which includes support to immediate family members; and evidence based therapeutic interventions for young people and adults who have experienced Child Sexual Exploitation
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  80
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Price was not scored. The contract value was fixed and predetermined in the tender documents. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, with 80% allocated to service delivery and 20% to social value.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Information Applicable to all Lots
Lot No:  0
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85312300  -  Guidance and counselling services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Main site or place of performance:  
Rotherham
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

This contract delivers post-child sexual exploitation (CSE) support services across three distinct service areas: practical and emotional support, therapeutic interventions, and combined support including family-focused therapy.
.
The contract was awarded following an open procedure and will run for a fixed term of three years from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2028.
.
Pricing is fixed and firm for the full duration, with no uplifts or inflationary adjustments. No extension options are included. Any future modifications will be subject to Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as the procurement procedure commenced prior to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Service Delivery  /  Weighting:  80
Quality criterion  -  Name:  Social Value  /  Weighting:  20
Price  -  Weighting:  0
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Price was not scored. The contract value was fixed and predetermined in the tender documents. Evaluation was based entirely on quality, with 80% allocated to service delivery and 20% to social value.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2025/S 000-003124

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: Post CSE Support Services Lot 1 – Practical, emotional support and advocacy

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

22/09/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

GROW Organisation
N/A
GROW, Chatham Villas, 1 Chatham Street
Rotherham
S65 1DP
UK
Telephone: +44 1709511171
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot:  108900.00  GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Post CSE Support Services Lot 2 – Evidence based therapeutic Interventions £49,500 per annum

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

19/09/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service
N/A
38 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2AG
UK
Telephone: +44 01709835482
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Internet address: http://www.Rothacs.org.uk

The contractor is an SME : no
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer:  148500.00  GBP / Highest offer:  148500.00  GBP   taken into consideration

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 3

Title: Post CSE Support Services Lot 3 – Practical, emotional support and advocacy and evidence based therapeutic interventions

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

08/09/2025
V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received:  1
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States:  0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  1
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Hopian
1141699
18 High Street, Rotherham, UK
ROTHERHAM
S60 1PP
UK
Telephone: +44 0750070861
NUTS code:  UKE31 -  Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

The contractor is an SME : yes
V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Lowest offer:  257400.00  GBP / Highest offer:  257400.00  GBP   taken into consideration

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. Applicants who are unsuccessful shall be informed by the Contracting Authority as soon as possible after the decision has been made as to the reasons why the applicant was unsuccessful. If an appeal regarding the award of the contract has not been successfully resolved, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by breach of the rules to take legal action. Any such action must be brought within the applicable limitation period. Where a contract has not been entered into, the Court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the Contracting Authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Contract has been entered into, the Court may, depending on the circumstances, award damages, make a declaration of ineffectiveness, order the Contracting Authority to pay a fine, and/or order that the duration of the Contract be shortened. The purpose of the standstill period referred to above is to allow the parties to apply to the Courts to set aside the award decision before the contract is entered into.
VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

High Court
The Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand,
London
WC2A 2LL
UK