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NHSE978 North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

NHS ENGLAND NORTH EAST AND YORKSHIRE

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services, managed by NHS England North East and Yorkshire, involves a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The procurement relates to health services and covers the Cleveland, Durham, and Northumbria police force areas in the UK. The process is at the award stage, with an intention to award the contract to the existing provider, Mountain Healthcare Limited. The contract scope is guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the general Procurement Act. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 8 December 2025, with the contract slated to commence on 1 April 2026 and terminate on 31 March 2030. The procurement method employed was a direct award process, classified as 'limited'.

This procurement process is strategically designed to ensure continuity and quality in service delivery by awarding the contract to an existing provider with a proven track record. For businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those specialising in trauma-informed care, this process highlights the importance of adherence to regulatory requirements like ISO 15189 and showcases opportunities for continued service improvement. Companies with robust management systems and a focus on inclusivity and high-quality service, particularly within the realm of health services, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement scenarios. This opportunity also underscores the potential for partnerships or subcontracting arrangements for smaller businesses aiming to enter or expand in the health services industry within the specific geographical region.

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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/076969-2025
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
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
25 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20252 weeks 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
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NX
Post Town
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

Further Information

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