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title: "NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West"
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# NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2768aa6-8eaa-42f5-b9aa-e0d8328dc318

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England South (South West) in collaboration with the Office of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, re-commissioning Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across the South West of England. This tender, titled "NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West," is conducted by the NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit. It encompasses four geographical lots: Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Swindon & Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire, and is classified under health and social work services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 2 November 2017, and the contract period set to run from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2023, valued at approximately £12.3 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those specialising in crisis management, case coordination, and the provision of support services within the sexual assault pathway. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this competitive process, which aims to establish consistent, high-quality care standards across the region. With a focus on increasing service accessibility and self-referrals, this procurement offers a platform for businesses to contribute to vital community services and expand their reach within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS England South (South West) as Lead Commissioner and the Office of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, as Co-Commissioners, jointly re-commissioned Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across the South West. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The contract is split into four geographical lots: 1. Avon & Somerset 2. Devon & Cornwall 3. Swindon & Wiltshire 4. Gloucestershire The aim of this opportunity was to shape regional provision, clearly setting out services which are core SARC provision and those which are part of the onward referral pathway. The procurement exercise aimed to increase equity of access to SARC provision and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault, in line with national standards and recommendations set out in Specification No. 30. The key objectives and outcomes of the commissioning of SARCs are as follows: * Provide consistency of available services across the South West * Create a borderless and flexible service across the South West * Secure equal access to services across the region (access and travel times) * Increase and improve cross-border links with SARCs outside of the South West region, but within reasonable travel distances * Ensure 24/7 access via telephone * Increase self-referrals * Provide clarity and consistency about services offered to different age groups, i.e. adults and paediatrics * Operate as part of a coherent Sexual Assault Pathway SARC services within scope of this procurement include: - Provision and co-ordination of premises, facilities and management - Crisis work - Referral to and professional liaison with other services along the sexual assault pathway - Administration Paediatric services, including the direct employment of paediatricians, forensic doctors and nurses are within lots 1 and 2 only. These lots relate to Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall where 'Centres of Excellence' will be located. The Commissioner contracted for the services using the National NHS Standard Contract. Contracts will be for an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years; services to commence from 1st October 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b676f79-feaf-47ef-a42a-87b826d3a0af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,305,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,444,482 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | FIRST LIGHT; GLOUCESTERSHIRE CARE SERVICES NHS TRUST; NORTHERN DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2018 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b676f79-feaf-47ef-a42a-87b826d3a0af
- 11 Sep 2017 at 20:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5947fbc6-3192-4407-97e8-44d2eba3eeec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b676f79-feaf-47ef-a42a-87b826d3a0af
  28th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5947fbc6-3192-4407-97e8-44d2eba3eeec
  11th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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