Planning

Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

20 Jan 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, operating out of London, is currently in the planning stage for the commissioning of Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in the regions of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. This procurement process falls under the health services industry category. NHS England seeks to engage with potential providers through a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 3rd February 2026, which will be conducted via MS Teams. Interested organisations are required to register by completing a questionnaire by 12 noon on 2nd February 2026. The procurement process is set to progress, with a future notice expected on 27th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in integrated forensic medical examinations and clinical sexual assault services. Companies that can provide comprehensive SARC services have the potential to establish a strong relationship with NHS England and contribute positively to community health care services in the specified regions. Businesses with expertise in health service delivery and excellent collaborative capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging early through the Market Engagement Event and subsequent discussions could provide strategic insights into the tendering process and enhance competitive positioning. Potential providers should be attentive to the stipulated attendance and registration guidelines to maximise their opportunity to collaborate with NHS England.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

Notice Description

Market engagement to inform the potential providers of the opportunity for the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre services in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) wish to commission an integrated forensic medical examination and clinical sexual assault referral centre (SARC) service for the Leicestershire police force areas.

To inform potential providers of the opportunity a Market Engagement event will be held on the 3 February 2026 via MS Teams. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please complete the questionnaire to register. Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event must complete and submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on the Monday 2 February 2026.

There will be an opportunity for providers to have a 1:1 session, via MS Teams, with commissioners following the Market Engagement event.

Please note that no more than three individuals per organisation can attend either the market engagement event or the 1:1 sessions.

The project reference number on Atamis is C41381. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004748-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
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
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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