Award

Northamptonshire Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC)

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

22 Jan 2025 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England Midlands region is intending to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of Northamptonshire Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services. The procurement process falls within the "services" industry category, specifically miscellaneous health services (CPV: 85140000). This contract has a total value of £1,262,849 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The contract covers services to be delivered in Northamptonshire, with representations required by 3rd February 2025. This notice marks the beginning of the standstill period, intended as part of the award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing high-quality sexual assault response services. Companies specialising in integration and collaboration with local police forces and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners, along with those committed to social value and reducing health inequalities, will find this opportunity well-matched to their capabilities. The contract’s emphasis on quality, innovation, value for money, and sustainability presents avenues for growth for established providers who can demonstrate these attributes effectively.

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Notice Title

Northamptonshire Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC)

Notice Description

Adult sexual assault referral services in Northamptonshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

Northamptonshire Adult SARC will supply high quality post-sexual assault and/or abuse care services for service users. There will be collaborative working with other agencies that are part of the sexual assault and abuse pathway, including ICBs, local police forces, and Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners. NHS England commissioners are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following a Direct Award process C. The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,262,849. The services are required to be provided from 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2029.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 3rd February 2025. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002187-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,262,849 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Groves
Contact Email
sarah.groves4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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