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Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2025 at 15:42

Tender

23 May 2025 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating from Leeds, has announced an intention to award a contract for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in Lincolnshire. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. Conducted through an open procedure, the competitive bidding led to Partnering Health Ltd being selected as the successful provider under a contract worth approximately £4,037,894. The service is classified under miscellaneous health services with significant focus areas such as quality, innovation, and social value. The contracting process is currently in the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2033, incorporating a possible two-year extension option. Representations by providers must be submitted by 15th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in providing integrated forensic medical services and managing sexual assault referral centres. Companies aiming to enhance their service portfolios in Lincolnshire may find this contract suitable, especially if they can fulfil the quality-oriented criteria set forth by NHS England. Businesses positioned to offer innovative and impactful solutions in enhancing access and reducing health inequalities are particularly well-suited to take on such contracts, while fostering collaborations could lead to sustainable service delivery within the community.

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Notice Title

Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award notice to provide Adult Sexual Assault Referral Services in Lincolnshire. Following a robust competitive procedure commissioners intend to award Partnering Health Ltd with the contract to provider Adult SARC services in Lincolnshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sexual assault referral centres, or SARCs, provide a safe space and dedicated care for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. They offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections. They can also arrange access to an independent sexual violence advisor (ISVA), as well as referrals to mental health support and voluntary sector sexual violence support services.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for the provision of the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire for NHS England Midlands.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,037,894.

This is an existing services and this will be a new provider.

The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2033 (this includes the commissioners option to extend for 2 years)

Renewal: Initial contract of 5 years and the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05240e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062306-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,724,756 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,724,756 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,037,894 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
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
LS1 4AP
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
TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARTNERING HEALTH

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