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title: "Completion of a Health Needs Assessment for Adult and Paediatric Sexual Assault & Referral Centres (SARCS)"
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# Completion of a Health Needs Assessment for Adult and Paediatric Sexual Assault & Referral Centres (SARCS)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45531761-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the completion of a Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for Adult and Paediatric Sexual Assault and Referral Centres (SARCs) in the North Midlands. This process is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest due by 19th February 2016. The HNA aims to identify health needs, evaluate service gaps, and guide resource allocation, with the contract expected to commence on 29th April 2016 and last until 29th July 2016. The procurement falls under the health services category, and the initial application should be directed to Kam Gill via email.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health assessments, social services, or consulting within the healthcare sector. Companies adept at conducting needs analyses or improving service delivery systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The involvement in the HNA not only allows for financial growth but also offers a platform to contribute positively to community health outcomes, thereby enhancing the reputation of participating organisations.

## Notice

NHS England is required to ensure that the services its commissions meet the health needs of its responsible population and offers value for money. Health Needs Assessment (HNAs) are a critical part of the commissioning cycle providing valuable evidence regarding current and future health needs and ensuring that resources continue to be targeted to facilitate the best possible health outcomes. The Health Needs Assessment will supports commissioners to undertake the following: * to facilitate the understanding of health needs within the identified population * to identify gaps in service provision, * to support commissioners and providers to prioritise resources * To assist decision makers in the maintaining, planning and future improvement of services which address need, efficiency and effectiveness. To support this crucial work, applications are invited from interested organisations to undertake a health needs assessment for SARCs within the North Midland region. This HNA will cover both Adults (over 18) and children and young people from (Age 0-17) Commencing with a regional summary the HNA data will be further subdivided by the local police force areas. * Staffordshire * West Midlands * West Mercia * Warwickshire Once contract has been awarded, convening of a Project Board is required very shortly afterwards with expectation that a Project Plan to be submitted within two weeks for approval. The draft HNA must be completed by no later than 15th July with the final to be completed by 29th July 2016. Expressions of interest are invited from organisations qualified to undertake this work by 19th February 2016. Please be advised this is an expression of interest stage only. Further information on bidding process and pricing will follow at ITT stage. Additional information: Expressions of Interest including company name, contact details and brief resume should be emailed to kam.gill@nhs.net no later than 19.02.2016 Kam Gill Health & Justice Commissioning Team NHS England Anglesey House, Towers Business Park, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS 15 1UL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4245ecc2-8139-4318-b87b-f18d18b4295c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2016 - 29 Jul 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | WHEELHOUSE ROAD, RUGELEY, STAFFO |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS15 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cannock Chase |
| Electoral ward | Western Springs |
| Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4245ecc2-8139-4318-b87b-f18d18b4295c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4245ecc2-8139-4318-b87b-f18d18b4295c
  3rd February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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