--- title: "Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDS, CAMBS, ESSEX, HERTS, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK" published: "2023-07-26" --- # Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDS, CAMBS, ESSEX, HERTS, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58732323-ac32-459c-a311-5ef7b49508c3.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioners for Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, and Suffolk, along with NHS England, have issued a tender for a Sexual Assault Referral Service to be delivered across the respective counties in the East of England. This 7-year opportunity, with a maximum budget of £31,520,949, involves providing victim-focused medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors of rape and serious sexual assault. Key dates include the Tender Release on 24th July 2023, with the Contract Start Date set for 1st April 2024. This tender provides opportunities for service providers in the health and social work services sector, specifically those offering medical practice and related services. Businesses with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals and working with victims of serious crimes would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an Open Procedure (above threshold), aiming to engage Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the competitive process, aligning with the victim-centric approach required for this sensitive service delivery. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres. Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience. SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect. The service must be delivered in an inclusive, non-judgemental way that encourages all victims to access and is sensitive to the bespoke needs and nuances of each survivor. There are significant challenges in commissioning services across the Sexual Assault Referral Services settings both financial and cross-organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible there is a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and shared approach to the management of the provider performance. Therefore, it follows that any Provider must prioritise work to engage with local partnership working arrangements and build links with third sector partners. This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years. The maximum budget for this service is: Initial Term for a 6 County Service: PS16,895,889 (including annual increase) 3 x 12-month extension options: PS14,625,079 (including annual increase) 7-year total: 31,520,949 (including annual increase) Please note: The Authorities have selected to publish the MAXIMUM budget available, costs beyond this budget may not be considered. Tender Dates: Tender Release: 24th July 2023 Tender Clarification Period: 24th July 2023 - 21st August 2023 Deadline for ITT return: 30th August 2023 Tender Evaluations period: 04th September 2023 - 19th September 2023 Tender Response Clarification Day (onsite): 12th September 2023 Contract Award subject to standstill (10 days) 6th November 2023 - 17th November 2023 Contract Award: 17th November 2023 Contract Mobilisation: 27th November 2023 Contract Start Date: 1st April 2024 This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cba53a-7231-43ce-b324-f69d6b1dc270 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR BEDS, CAMBS, ESSEX, HERTS, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK | | Locality | IPSWICH | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP5 3QS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85110000 - Hospital and related services - 85120000 - Medical practice and related services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services - 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel - 85141200 - Services provided by nurses - 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2023 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cba53a-7231-43ce-b324-f69d6b1dc270 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cba53a-7231-43ce-b324-f69d6b1dc270 26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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