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title: "ITT for Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services in the East Midlands"
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# ITT for Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services in the East Midlands

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1cc0cac-6ad8-45a2-8211-85549e3b9911

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is leading a tender process for the Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services in the East Midlands, valued at approximately £1.6 million per year. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set at 12 noon on 12th September 2017. The service will be delivered across the East Midlands, focusing on providing comprehensive support for children and young people up to the age of 18 who are victims of sexual violence and abuse. The intended contract period is from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2023, with the possibility for a two-year extension. The procurement method is open, allowing any interested party to participate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those focused on child welfare and support. Enterprises that can offer a multidisciplinary workforce and demonstrate capabilities in delivering clinical and forensic services may find this to be a valuable contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to provide the tailored care and support required for this sensitive service delivery.

## Notice

NHS England as the lead commissioner is looking to co-commission with the 5 PCCs (Police and Crime Commissioners) from across the East Midlands, a Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Service(s) (East Midlands) for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for 2 years). Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is leading the procurement process for this service on behalf of NHS England. The service will be built around a programme of high quality, appropriate, convenient and responsive care. In summary the key requirements of this service are: * Provision of a comprehensive paediatric sexual assault service covering both acute and non-acute cases for children and young people up to the age of 18; and subject to co-commissioning agreement include full forensic medical examination (FME) * Full utilisation of a multidisciplinary workforce to deliver a comprehensive combined clinical and forensic service * The service model provides scheduled non-acute clinics and an acute response which includes a measured and appropriate approach to managing out of hours cases, with follow-up provision as appropriate * Referral and signposting into local services that provide care / ongoing care and support for children and young people affected by sexual violence and sexual abuse * Robust governance arrangements underpin service delivery including strong clinical leadership, peer support and supervision along with appropriate and ongoing training. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands - North Midlands (Health & Justice) is intending to commission a provider for a regional paediatric sexual assault service to be delivered across the East Midlands regional. The estimated value of this service is circa PS1.6 million per annum. To access the documentation and submit your response please register your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT reference is itt_762 and responses should be submitted by 12 noon on 12th September 2017. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select itt_762 "Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services - East Midlands"by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec1ad11-1136-4d2c-892e-84978099ff95 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2017 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec1ad11-1136-4d2c-892e-84978099ff95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec1ad11-1136-4d2c-892e-84978099ff95
  19th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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