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title: "Provision of Talking Therapy Services at six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)"
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# Provision of Talking Therapy Services at six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2eb5b184-225b-4d07-9f67-a63529f1fe55

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers to deliver Talking Therapy Services at six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the East of England. This open tender was published on 23rd August 2017 and has a closing date for submissions set for 25th September 2017. The total budget for this procurement is £870,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd January 2018, lasting until 31st December 2019. The project falls under the health and social work services category.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health and therapeutic services. Businesses with a strong background in delivering talking therapies, particularly in sensitive environments, will find this tender especially relevant. Engaging in this contract can aid in expanding their market presence and capabilities within the health sector while contributing positively to community support services.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England - East of England (referred to as the Commissioner(s)) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver Talking Therapy Services across the East of England. For further information please see the web link and document attached here with.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d049fb-6f9c-4e8f-9962-29e96e2313b4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £870,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2017 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d049fb-6f9c-4e8f-9962-29e96e2313b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d049fb-6f9c-4e8f-9962-29e96e2313b4
  23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3bb443c-b643-4b51-97e2-66c80f223587
  Invitation to Tender (ITT) overview document
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Arden and GEM CSU's e-procurement portal

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