Planning

SARC Services for the North East Region

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

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Planning

30 Jul 2019 at 08:11

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support is seeking to procure Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services for the North East Region. This process is currently at the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 23 August 2019. The procurement covers health services within the CPV classification and targets police force areas including Northumbria, Durham, Cleveland, and Cumbria. The potential contract commencement date is anticipated for 1 April 2021, following market engagement starting in September 2019. Interested parties must register their interest via the In-Tend portal by the deadline noted.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in SARC management, forensic medical examinations, and crisis support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term service contracts with various public sector bodies, enhancing the capabilities and reach of interested providers in the North East region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SARC Services for the North East Region

Notice Description

The North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement North East and Yorkshire - Health and Justice; the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria; the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland; the Durham Office of the Police, Crime and Victims Commissioner and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria (the Contracting Authorities). The purpose of this prior information notice (PIN) is to alert the market to the Commissioners' consideration of procuring a contract for the following services: * SARC Management, * Forensic Medical Examination, and * Crisis work (SARC support). The procurement of the above services is being considered for the following police force areas: * Northumbria * Durham * Cleveland * Cumbria Paediatric acute and historic forensic medical services (for the North East) and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) provision (for all areas) are currently excluded from scope. The size of the area considered for inclusion in this contract may make it more practicable to procure the contract in more than one Lot and options will be market-tested before any approach is decided. It is anticipated that market engagement will begin in September 2019 to inform any future procurement model and development of the service specification with a view to contracts potentially commencing from 01 April 2021. It is important to note that this PIN is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once any contract notice is published in OJEU and on Contracts Finder (approximately May 2020). The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Additional information: Registering an Interest:- If your organisation would like to register an interest in responding to this opportunity please register on the In-Tend portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home Please note that the deadline for Expressions of Interest is 12.00 Noon on 23 August 2019. Please note that all communications will be conducted via the In-Tend portal only. It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the eTendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810 Helpdesk Availability - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm. Please note that this exercise is not part of any pre-qualification process. It is intended as an awareness, communication and information gathering exercise offering an opportunity for provider organisations to help inform potential future service models and/or commissioning intentions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cc61a6b-e854-4301-975c-65369c40e2a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42587a0e-6fe5-408f-925d-fd75b2b07c27
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Aug 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BL
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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