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Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Dorset to NHS England South West

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

02 Sep 2024 at 13:44

Award

16 Aug 2024 at 14:19

Tender

23 Apr 2024 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for providing Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in Dorset, led by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW), has recently concluded with the contract being awarded to Partnering Health Limited. The contract, valued at £6,264,561, spans seven years and will commence on 6th January 2025. This initiative, classified under the health services industry (CPV: 85100000), focuses on ensuring equitable access and a high standard of care for victims of sexual assault across the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 24th June 2024 and the contract award date of 16th August 2024. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, adhering to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations of 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive health and support services, particularly those involved in forensic medical examinations, crisis support, and referral services for sexual assault victims. Companies capable of integrating innovative solutions, improving access and reducing health inequalities, and offering sustainable services are well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on quality, value, and collaboration, businesses that can demonstrate strong performance in these areas stand to benefit by potentially expanding their service offerings under NHS contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Dorset to NHS England South West

Notice Description

NHS England as lead commissioner and the Dorset Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Dorset Police Force as co-commissioners, are recommissioning Dorset Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services. Dorset SARC services aim to increase equity of access and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault. The service will be delivered in line with current national standards, regulations and governance and be designed to meet the needs of the local population. The services within scope include core SARC provision, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases for children aged 12 years and under are out of scope of the SARC contract and will not be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The Provider will ensure that services are delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with their role. Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies will be out of scope. However, the new SARC provider will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as appropriate. The Commissioner intends to contract for the Services using the National NHS Standard Contract. The contract term will be for a duration of 7 years and will commence from 6th January 2025. The total contract value is PS6,264,561 over the seven years. This is an existing service being awarded to a new provider. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The decision to award this contract in line with the Competitive Process was based on evaluation against the basic selection criteria (in the form of a Selection Questionnaire), which was assessed on a pass/fail basis, and the 5 key criteria, which were assessed on a 0-4 scale, with the below weightings. Several tender questions were asked under each of the key criteria. - Quality and Innovation: 52% - Value: 10% - Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 15% - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities, and Facilitating Choice: 10% - Social Value: 13% The provider selected for award has been chosen as they were the highest scoring bidder overall, against the key criteria. The evaluation panel consisted of representatives from NHS England (Health & Justice Commissioners, Contracts, Quality and Safeguarding, and Information Governance), Dorset OPPC, Dorset Police, a Clinical Lead and Service User. Award decisions have been recommended by the NHS England Health & Justice Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy Commissioner. Award decisions have been made by the NHS England South West System Oversight & Co-ordination Leadership Team, with key decision makers being Managing Director - System Commissioning Development, Director of Commissioning Finance, Director of Collaborative Commissioning. No conflicts of interest were declared. The standstill period closed at midnight on Thursday 29th August 2024, and the contract award was issued on Friday 30th August 2024. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the competitive process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa67d417-616c-4eb8-b81b-4cce9b8a7c4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdcd18b4-b086-4f80-92e2-1cc196dd102a
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,264,561 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,264,561 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2032 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
Evan Williams
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0117 984 1516

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6BH
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
1
Supplier Name

PARTNERING HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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