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Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

NHS England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 16:32

Award Notice
Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has announced an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime for an Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. This procurement process, guided by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023, focuses on providing integrated forensic medical examination services and additional support for adult victims of sexual assault in the region. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the standstill period ending on 21 May 2026. The contract, estimated at approximately £4.43 million, is set to commence on 1 October 2026 and conclude by 30 September 2031, including a two-year extension option. NHS England, operating from London, serves as the buying organisation, using an open procurement method to facilitate a competitive tender process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in operating sexual assault referral centres and managing comprehensive victim support programmes. Businesses that actively collaborate with local law enforcement and health authorities would be well-positioned to compete. The prospective contract not only allows for service delivery expansion but also the potential for establishing lasting partnerships with NHS England and associated public bodies. Additionally, a new provider will have the opportunity to leverage this platform to enhance service quality and increase their footprint within the public sector health service delivery domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

Notice Description

To provide an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for adults in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

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 an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,431,270.00

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

The contract will start 01/10/2026 and end 30/09/2031 (this includes the commissioners option to extend for 2years)

Renewal: Initial contract of 3 years and the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043177-2026
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
£4,431,270 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,431,270 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,430,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Mountain Healthcare

Further Information

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