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title: "West Midlands Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy"
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# West Midlands Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76549c01-3bfd-493d-b5ae-7794ac1535ed

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "West Midlands Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy" under the industry category of community health services. This initiative, coordinated with the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to support the national sexual assault and abuse services strategy through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement over a period of three years. The procurement process was completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the tender end date on 25th February 2025, and the contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The contract is valued at £150,000 and focuses on delivery locations within England, with a central point in Leeds (LS1 4AP).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community health services sector, particularly those specialising in support initiatives addressing sexual assault and abuse. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas stand to benefit from this collaboration, potentially growing their impact and capabilities by aligning with a national strategy and leading public sector organisations. Companies that are agile, have innovative approaches to community health, and can work effectively with both health and criminal justice partners will be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

This is an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between NHS England and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner for 3 years to coordinate and deliver, across local health and criminal justice partners, initiatives that support the objectives of the national sexual assault and abuse services (SAAS) strategy. This was procured through Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ff4a6c-435f-4f7a-9694-cb16a856540e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST MERCIA POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ff4a6c-435f-4f7a-9694-cb16a856540e
- 28 Mar 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5828e094-878c-479c-9bd1-994bd301b136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3ff4a6c-435f-4f7a-9694-cb16a856540e
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5828e094-878c-479c-9bd1-994bd301b136
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f781390-4b0d-47d2-8c43-42777be05561
  REDACTED (C317996) OPCC SAAS MOU 2025-28 v3 (West Mercia OPCC)

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