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title: "NHS England and NHS Improvement (Midlands) - Children and young peoples sexual assault referral services (West Midlands)"
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# NHS England and NHS Improvement (Midlands) - Children and young peoples sexual assault referral services (West Midlands)

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59e330ba-600d-484c-8677-cf017e5286b9

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## Summary

NHS England and NHS Improvement (Midlands), through NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for children and young people's sexual assault referral services in the West Midlands, covering areas such as Staffordshire and Warwickshire. This tender, with a total estimated value of £13,800,000, is expected to be published on 22 February 2021, with responses due by 12 April 2021. The contract is set to start on 1 February 2022 and will run for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement is classified under health and social work services and follows a Light Touch Regime procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, especially those with a focus on specialised services for children and young people. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those with experience in providing sensitive support services. Engaging in this contract could enhance service delivery capacity and contribute to the overall welfare of vulnerable populations within the region.

## Notice

This notice is being issued to give advanced notice that NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) will shortly be re-issuing a tender for the provision of a children and young people's sexual assault referral service across the Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and West Mercia Police Force Areas. The estimated date of publication of the tender will be 22 February 2021, with a tender response date of 12 April 2021. The Service start date will be 1 February 2022 with an initial contract period of 4 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). This requirement has been previously advertised last year but was suspended/postponed due to the COVID situation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe98d3-c12e-4bb7-a0b4-9302567fe9da |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 08:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe98d3-c12e-4bb7-a0b4-9302567fe9da
- 12 Jan 2021 at 11:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe98d3-c12e-4bb7-a0b4-9302567fe9da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcfe98d3-c12e-4bb7-a0b4-9302567fe9da
  14th January 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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