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title: "Request for Quotation - Health Needs Assessment and Equality and Health Inequalities Assessment for Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Sexual Offence Examiner Services across the South West"
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# Request for Quotation - Health Needs Assessment and Equality and Health Inequalities Assessment for Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Sexual Offence Examiner Services across the South West

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7929ff60-4944-4012-9408-f7651291600a

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a procurement process titled "Request for Quotation - Health Needs Assessment and Equality and Health Inequalities Assessment for Sexual Assault Referral Centres and Sexual Offence Examiner Services across the South West". This tender falls under the healthcare services category and aims to address health needs within the South West of England, specifically focusing on several Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs). The procurement was published on 30th April 2020, with the tender period concluding on 18th May 2020. The expected contract commencement is set for 1st July 2020, lasting until 3rd November 2020, with a total budget of £35,000. This procurement will employ a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation due to its below-threshold value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in health assessments and evaluations. Companies that provide services related to health and social work, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on assessing current service provision and identifying opportunities for enhancement suggests a need for innovative and community-focused solutions, making it an excellent prospect for businesses looking to expand their offerings in healthcare-related services.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement (South West) seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) and an Equalities & Health Inequalities Assessment (EHIA) for Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) and Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) Services for Adults, Children and Young People in the South West of England. Bidders will be required to undertake the work for the following services: * Gloucestershire SARC * Swindon & Wiltshire SARC * Avon & Somerset SARC * Devon & Cornwall (and Isles of Scilly) SARCs (includes three SARCs) * Sexual Offence Examiner Services across the South West There are two regional Centres of Excellence for paediatric services as part of the Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall SARC provision. SOE services are commissioned separately to SARCS, by the Regional Police Procurement Department. They operate on a regional basis across the South West, with a northern and southern rota for Forensic Physicians and Nurse Examiners. Both the SARC and SOE provision are due to be recommissioned during 2021/22 and this HNA/ EIA exercise will be key to informing the future recommissioning of service provision. Both ISVA and therapeutic provision are out of scope of this exercise, although should be included in the consideration of pathways and partnerships. The aims of the HNA and EHIA are: *To consider the health needs, vulnerabilities and demographics of the populations of Gloucestershire, Swindon & Wiltshire, Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall (and the Isles of Scilly). *To map the current provision of sexual assault and abuse services in these areas for adults and children. *To consider the possible integration of SARC and Sexual Offence Examiner (SOE) services. *To consider relevant policy, strategy and legislation and assess service compliance. *To consider and make recommendations for the enhancement of services, pathways and partnerships. *To consider issues of accessibility, travel and location. *To canvass the views and opinions of service users and residents within the South West. *To consider the impact of recommended service changes on different elements of the population, including those with protected characteristics. The contract is aimed to commence in July 2020 with the HNA being completed within 3 months of contract commencement and the EIA within 4 months. It is recognised however, the current COVID-19 situation may impact on the delivery of the requirements within these timeframes. The position will be monitored by the Commissioner in conjunction with the successful provider and adjusted accordingly if required. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and 'Opt in' and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb8e7e5-db97-4d62-ba95-6a8418a34d9c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 3 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,965 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHARD TAMLYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2020 at 07:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb8e7e5-db97-4d62-ba95-6a8418a34d9c
- 30 Apr 2020 at 17:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa63189-13a2-4555-a8b2-489d5a1893e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb8e7e5-db97-4d62-ba95-6a8418a34d9c
  26th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa63189-13a2-4555-a8b2-489d5a1893e8
  30th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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