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

NHS England

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02 Sep 2024 at 14:38

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16 Aug 2024 at 15:06

Award Notice
Tender

23 Apr 2024 at 14:26

Tender Notice
Planning

05 Apr 2024 at 15:32

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, in collaboration with the Dorset Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner and Dorset Police Force, has announced the award of a contract for recommissioning the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in Dorset. The contract, worth £6,264,561 over seven years, will commence on 6th January 2025. This tender falls under the services category for health services and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contracting process was competitive and involved a thorough evaluation based on quality, innovation, value, and social criteria, with the award being finalised on 30th August 2024. The contract was procured through an open procedure and managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the commissioners.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers of health and forensic services. Companies specialising in medical and forensic examinations, crisis support, and sexual assault response services are well-suited to compete. With a careful emphasis on meeting national standards and local population needs, the contract includes service delivery for both acute and non-recent cases, except for children under 12 in non-recent cases. Despite excluding certain services like Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) and therapeutic provisions, the new provider will coordinate closely with these services, ensuring holistic care. The extensive contract duration and substantial value make this a notable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

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. 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 notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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.

Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04500c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027945-2024
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,264,561 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
13 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Additional Buyers

NHS England South East

NHS England South West

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Partnering Health Limited

Further Information

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