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NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Award

28 Dec 2018 at 15:46

Tender

11 Sep 2017 at 20:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England South (South West) in collaboration with the Office of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, re-commissioning Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across the South West of England. This tender, titled "NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West," is conducted by the NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit. It encompasses four geographical lots: Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Swindon & Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire, and is classified under health and social work services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 2 November 2017, and the contract period set to run from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023, valued at approximately £12.3 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in crisis management, case coordination, and the provision of support services within the sexual assault pathway. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive process, which aims to establish consistent, high-quality care standards across the region. With a focus on increasing service accessibility and self-referrals, this procurement offers a platform for businesses to contribute to vital community services and expand their reach within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West

Notice Description

NHS England South (South West) as Lead Commissioner and the Office of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, as Co-Commissioners, jointly re-commissioned Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across the South West. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The contract is split into four geographical lots: 1. Avon & Somerset 2. Devon & Cornwall 3. Swindon & Wiltshire 4. Gloucestershire The aim of this opportunity was to shape regional provision, clearly setting out services which are core SARC provision and those which are part of the onward referral pathway. The procurement exercise aimed to increase equity of access to SARC provision and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault, in line with national standards and recommendations set out in Specification No. 30. The key objectives and outcomes of the commissioning of SARCs are as follows: * Provide consistency of available services across the South West * Create a borderless and flexible service across the South West * Secure equal access to services across the region (access and travel times) * Increase and improve cross-border links with SARCs outside of the South West region, but within reasonable travel distances * Ensure 24/7 access via telephone * Increase self-referrals * Provide clarity and consistency about services offered to different age groups, i.e. adults and paediatrics * Operate as part of a coherent Sexual Assault Pathway SARC services within scope of this procurement include: - Provision and co-ordination of premises, facilities and management - Crisis work - Referral to and professional liaison with other services along the sexual assault pathway - Administration Paediatric services, including the direct employment of paediatricians, forensic doctors and nurses are within lots 1 and 2 only. These lots relate to Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall where 'Centres of Excellence' will be located. The Commissioner contracted for the services using the National NHS Standard Contract. Contracts will be for an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years; services to commence from 1st October 2018.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2768aa6-8eaa-42f5-b9aa-e0d8328dc318
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b676f79-feaf-47ef-a42a-87b826d3a0af
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,305,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,444,482 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Alexandra Searle
Contact Email
alexandra.searle@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 3NX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

FIRST LIGHT

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CARE SERVICES NHS TRUST

NORTHERN DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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