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NHSE978 North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

NHS England North East and Yorkshire

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Dec 2025 at 12:13

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England North East and Yorkshire is the contracting authority managing the procurement process for the NHSE978 North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services. The procurement, classified under the health services category (CPV code 85100000), focuses on providing these services within the Cleveland, Durham, and Northumbria police force areas. The process culminated in a formal award on 11th December 2025, following a limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,522,234 annually, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The decision involved a comprehensive review process led by regional leadership and various health governance groups, taking into account special regulations under the Provider Selection Regime 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering health services, particularly those experienced in addressing adult sexual assault referrals. Given the contract's focus on specialized healthcare services, enterprises with expertise in trauma-informed care and a proven capability to meet rigorous healthcare standards would be well-suited to pursue competitive bids. Additionally, the announcement of Mountain Healthcare Limited as the awarded supplier illustrates the strategic advantage for SMEs in delivering essential public health services. The procurement opportunity underscores the importance of meeting high service quality and equity standards, positioning the successful supplier to enhance and expand its healthcare provision within a critical regional network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE978 North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

Notice Description

North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services for the Cleveland, Durham and Northumbria police force areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services 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 Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Relevant Authority is intending to award a contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to the decision makers by 08 December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. The contract will commence on 01 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2030.

Procurement Information

The Relevant Authority intends to issue a contract via Direct Award Process C. The Relevant Authority has taken into account the key criteria and applied the basic selection criteria, and is content that the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e89d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081923-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,088,936 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20259 months 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 North East and Yorkshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NX
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mountain Healthcare Limited

Further Information

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