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title: "Paediatric SARC (Sexual Assualt Referral Centre) Service - DRAFT SPECIFICATION - FEEDBACK REQUEST"
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# Paediatric SARC (Sexual Assualt Referral Centre) Service - DRAFT SPECIFICATION - FEEDBACK REQUEST

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2d2a7f3-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, is focused on the Paediatric SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre) Service, with a draft specification currently open for feedback. This service falls within the health and social work services category and is being developed for a delivery location in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement for stakeholder feedback ends on 23rd February 2018. Interested parties should provide comments via email to LLRProcurement@gemcsu.nhs.uk by this deadline to contribute to the specification before the final contract advertisement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in paediatric care and sexual health services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete may include healthcare providers, social work agencies, and organisations experienced in delivering sensitive support services to children and young people. Engaging with this process early could enhance service offerings and collaboration in the public sector, aligning with the needs identified by NHS England.

## Notice

On behalf of the commissioner, NHS England (North Midlands), NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden & GEM CSU) is inviting comments and feedback on a draft specification for its Paediatric Sexual Assault Referral Service (2016-2019). This service is due to be procured in early 2016 and the final specification will be advertised with the contract offer as part of the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Attached with this notice is the draft specification. We would be grateful if any current providers, providers who may be interested in providing this service in the future, or other stakeholders could review the specification, complete the below feedback form and return this via email to LLRProcurement@gemcsu.nhs.uk by no later than 5pm Thursday 05th November 2015. It is anticipated that a market engagement event will be held on 11th November 2015, an invitation for which will be advertised separately (as at 14th October 2015 this advert could be seen at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e565341a-18f8-4b34-b854-ef82283dff7c, please search "Paediatric Sexual Assault Service" on Contracts Finder if the link does not work), however even if you do not wish to comment on the specification we welcome expressions of interest from providers who are interested in this planned opportunity. If you would like to express your interest please email your organisation details, including a contact name, address and telephone number to LLRProcurement@gemcsu.nhs.uk. Furthermore the ITT will be advertised on the new Contracts Finder website (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search) and will be run through Arden & GEM CSUs procurement portal Bravo (https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk). We recommend that you register with both of these websites in the meantime. Kind regards, Camilla Ball Procurement Specialist NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ce12ad-d217-43fb-bd51-72b65779fcef |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| 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 | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ce12ad-d217-43fb-bd51-72b65779fcef
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b18abd-1df0-48e4-9c74-e086cf1db51b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81ce12ad-d217-43fb-bd51-72b65779fcef
  8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b18abd-1df0-48e4-9c74-e086cf1db51b
  14th October 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6d11a44-dabf-40ff-b353-65f84394590e
  FEEDBACK FORM - FOR COMPLETION AND RETURN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f2cd7bd-9dac-4bb1-a99a-bd88ee1fd0ca
  DRAFT SPECIFICATION
- http://MarketEngagementEventAdvert
  https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e565341a-18f8-4b34-b854-ef82283dff7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2d3c95d-85bc-4242-a75e-16dcc70cd1b5
  FEEDBACK FORM - FOR COMPLETION AND RETURN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4217120e-7845-4937-aaac-b3141aa48f29
  DRAFT SPECIFICATION

## Notice URLs

- http://Market
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e565341a-18f8-4b34-b854-ef82283dff7c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Search

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