Award

Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 Dec 2023 at 10:24

Tender

25 Jul 2023 at 11:05

Planning

21 Dec 2022 at 14:54

Planning

17 Aug 2022 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Sexual Assault Referral Service has been completed, with Mountain Healthcare Limited being awarded the contract by 7 Force Commercial Services. The service involves providing medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims of rape and serious sexual assault. The contract is initially for 4 years with options to extend, totaling 7 years, and has a maximum budget of £31,520,949. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and key dates include the contract start date on 1st April 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those experienced in providing victim-focused support services. Providers must demonstrate a victim-led approach, quality service delivery, and an inclusive, non-judgemental ethos. Businesses should focus on building local partnerships, engaging with third sector partners, and demonstrating added value. Given the significant budget allocated and the multi-year contract duration, businesses capable of long-term service provision and quality delivery stand to benefit the most.

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Notice Title

Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk

Notice Description

Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience.
SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect.
The service must be delivered in an inclusive, non-judgemental way that encourages all victims to access and is sensitive to the bespoke needs and nuances of each survivor.
There are significant challenges in commissioning services across the Sexual Assault Referral Services settings both financial and cross-organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible there is a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and shared approach to the management of the provider performance.
Therefore, it follows that any Provider must prioritise work to engage with local partnership working arrangements and build links with third sector partners. This investment will enable them to positively influence the pathways of support for SARC service users to ensure they are seamless; and to harness 'added value' from partners for the benefit of the SARC service user group.
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.
The maximum budget for this service is:
Initial Term for a 6 County Service:
PS16,895,889 (including annual increase)
3 x 12-month extension options:
PS14,625,079 (including annual increase)
7-year total: 31,520,949 (including annual increase)
Please note: The Authorities have selected to publish the MAXIMUM budget available, costs beyond this budget may not be considered.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month options to extend
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035f54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037624-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,520,968 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£31,520,949 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
9 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Additional Buyers

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Contact Name
Jade More, Louise Larter
Contact Email
jade.more@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk, louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07712543855

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE

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