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Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden GEM CSU, on behalf of NHS England Midlands, is inviting tenders for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services across Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. This procurement is categorised under miscellaneous health services, focusing on forensic medical examination and referral centre services for adults. The tender employs an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 2 pm on 27th March 2026. The contract is valued at £4,431,270 GBP and spans an initial period of three years, with an optional extension for two more years, ultimately concluding on 30th September 2031. Interested parties must register on the Arden GEM Atamis platform to submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents considerable business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in health services and forensic medical examinations. Companies adept in providing integrated health services and equipped to collaborate with public and criminal justice sectors stand to benefit significantly. The contract's nature allows for long-term business growth with the possibility of service extension, making it equally appealing to both established health service providers and those looking to expand into forensic medical and referral centre services in the UK Midlands region. As the procurement does not fall under the Procurement Act 2023 but follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, businesses experienced in navigating such frameworks will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

Notice Description

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of NHS<br/>England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) wish to commission an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for adults in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of NHS
England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) wish to commission an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for adults in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. This is a co-commissioned service with Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The contract is for 3 years with the commissioner having the option to extend for a further 2 years i.e. 3 + 2 = 5 years.

Organisations wishing to submit a bid will need to register on the Arden GEM Atamis
website and complete the documentation at the following location: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome

The documentation should be completed by 2pm on the 27th March 2026. The ITT reference is C425057. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017471-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

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

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