Tender: Improving HPV Self‑Testing Access and Trauma‑Informed Cervical Screening for Survivors of FGM and Sexual Abuse

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This project seeks a supplier to assess and improve access to HPV self‑testing and follow‑on cervical screening for people who have experienced FGM, sexual abuse or other trauma, and to develop trauma‑informed, culturally sensitive staff training and resources. The work will support NHS England’s Cervical Cancer Elimination by 2040 objectives and comprises five phases: (1) explore accessibility to HPV self‑testing and cervical screening for survivors, working with stakeholders; (2) review interventions and published evidence from other countries on effective pathways into and after HPV self‑testing, including support for those with high‑risk HPV; (3) scope existing educational and informational resources and evaluated training in England for healthcare practitioners supporting people who have experienced FGM and trauma; (4) engage practitioners (including cervical screening sample takers in GP and specialist settings) to assess competence and confidence, identify knowledge and training gaps, and co‑produce required assets such as e‑learning or video content with relevant sexual abuse/trauma charities; and (5) trial a selected set of assets and training with a small group of practitioners and evaluate impacts on reported competence and confidence.