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title: "Market Engagement Event for West Midlands Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND (MIDLANDS)"
published: "2023-01-04"
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# Market Engagement Event for West Midlands Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (MIDLANDS)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbbb1f92-f39d-443f-b523-14e6e40df893

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## Summary

The NHS England (Midlands) is seeking to commission an integrated forensic medical examination and clinical sexual assault referral centre service for the West Midlands, Staffordshire West Mercia, and Warwickshire police force areas. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement event scheduled for 8th February 2023 via MS Teams. Potential providers must register by 6th February 2023 and can request 1:1 sessions for discussions. The procurement falls under the health services category.

This tender for the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services in the West Midlands presents an opportunity for organisations in the health services industry to compete for providing these specialised services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forensic medical examinations and clinical services tailored to address sexual assault cases may find this tender particularly suited to grow their business.

## Notice

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) wish to commission an integrated forensic medical examination and clinical sexual assault referral centre (SARC) service for the West Midlands, Staffordshire West Mercia and Warwickshire police force areas. To inform potential provider of the opportunity a Market Engagement event will be held on the 8 February 2023 via MS Teams. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please complete the questionnaire to register. Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event must complete and submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on the Monday 6 February 2023. Please note that no more than three individuals per organisation can attend the event. Invitations will be sent directly to each individual following the closing date of 6 February 2023. The commissioners would like to offer potential providers the opportunity of a 1:1 session to discuss their views and opinions. The 1:1 session will be held in the afternoon of the 8th February via MS Teams. If you wish to book a 1:1 session, please indicate this in the questionnaire. The project reference number on Atamis is C117833. Please use the following link https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome . Attached are guidance notes to assist in registering on Atamis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43776562-ac1e-4070-81b6-eb9b4fb5eee1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND (MIDLANDS) |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 16:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43776562-ac1e-4070-81b6-eb9b4fb5eee1
- 4 Jan 2023 at 15:44 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33969a51-20b5-40ac-9539-5ff467c6be21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43776562-ac1e-4070-81b6-eb9b4fb5eee1
  4th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33969a51-20b5-40ac-9539-5ff467c6be21
  4th January 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b7d9a52-bd4a-4026-a334-25e4cfe8b5e1
  AGEM BIDDER FINAL GUIDANCE NOTES

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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