--- title: "Market Engagement for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC) in Derbyshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-08" --- # Market Engagement for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC) in Derbyshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e3970222-d982-4266-91ca-01617407206f.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a market engagement process for the provision of an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) in Derbyshire. This procurement falls within the health services industry and is currently in the planning stage. The engagement end date is set for 25th February 2022, with a market engagement event scheduled for 2nd March 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a questionnaire prior to this deadline in order to participate. This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for sexual assault referral services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially with their capacity to provide tailored, community-focused services. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility and lead to potential contracts worth an estimated £740,000 per annum. ## 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 service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for the Derby and Derbyshire police force area. NHS England - Midlands is looking to engage with the market to gain interested parties views on the possible structure of the ITT. A series of questions are available in a short questionnaire which interested parties are requested to complete. The questionnaire is available through the EU Supply web site on the following link:- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu reference 49279. The estimated contract value is PS740,000 per annum, Following this, a market engagement event has been organised for Wednesday 2nd March 2022. The event will consist of: a. Presentations on the proposed tender structure and process b. An opportunity to comments on the national service specification and discuss performance indicators c. After the presentation by the Commissioner, there will be an opportunity for potential bidders to have a 1:1 sessions with the Commissioners to discuss their views and opinions. Please note these sessions will not be more than 30 minutes each. Both the Market Engagement event and the 1:1 sessions will be held on MS Teams. If you wish to attend the market engagement event and/or book a 1:1 session please complete the questionnaire to register. The project reference is 49279 - Market Engagement Event/Survey for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Service (SARC) in Derbyshire. Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event must complete and submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on the Friday 25th February 2022. Please note that no more than two individuals per organisation can attend the event. Invitations will be sent to individuals following the closing date of 25th February 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7174f0f-1bf3-40c2-93c0-35ebeb8c8049 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Feb 2022 | | 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 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 - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Feb 2022 at 10:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7174f0f-1bf3-40c2-93c0-35ebeb8c8049 - 27 Jan 2022 at 14:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7174f0f-1bf3-40c2-93c0-35ebeb8c8049 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7174f0f-1bf3-40c2-93c0-35ebeb8c8049 8th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81aabd54-1773-45d7-9d6e-c32ea74dcbfd Draft Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dab9bdf8-6837-48ba-a1ba-90216cf45b43 Data ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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