--- title: "PIN and Market Engagement Event - Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Service for NHS England North Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # PIN and Market Engagement Event - Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Service for NHS England North Midlands Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef9f6915-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is planning a tender for the provision of Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services across Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, and West Mercia. This initiative, titled "PIN and Market Engagement Event - Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Service for NHS England North Midlands," is currently in the planning stage, with key engagement activities scheduled. Interested providers should note that the deadline for registration for the Market Engagement Event is set for 23 February 2018, and participation will require prior registration via the Bravo Solution procurement portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in sexual assault support and crisis intervention. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in providing high standards of care, including a holistic approach to client needs, are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract aims to deliver comprehensive services, including clinical consultations and follow-up care, creating potential for growth in the health sector for qualified providers eager to expand their offerings in sensitive care environments. ## Notice Description of the opportunity: Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS England North Midlands (the Commissioner) and its partners, will be commencing a tender for the provision of Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services across Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and West Mercia. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to advise prospective providers of the Commissioner's intention and a planned Market Engagement Event. The Commissioner seeks providers able to demonstrate the achievement of excellent health and criminal justice outcomes, reliable assurance systems and the delivery of high service standards centred on the holistic needs of the client. The provider will be expected to deliver an open access 24/ 7 /365 sexual assault service for adults (18 years plus) who have been sexually assaulted or raped (acute and historic cases). Providers are expected to deliver a one stop service from named SARC locations, supported by referral pathways into appropriate local services for support and follow-up care. The service is expected to provide a clinical consultation which will include the risk assessment of harm/self-harm, together with an assessment of vulnerability and sexual health; there will be immediate access to emergency contraception, post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure (PEPSE) or other acute, mental health or sexual health services and follow-up as needed. The service model is more than a medical examination: it includes access to crisis workers (support staff), counselling and related support and governance activities. Discussions regarding the inclusion of forensic medical examinations in the SARC service model are being held with commissioning partners and further detail will be provided at the bidder event. This list is not exhaustive and is subject to revision and clarification. You can register for the Market Engagement Event by completing a short questionnaire on the BravoSolution website https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk (project 514, pqq 267). Please note that the number of participants per organisation is 2 (two). For any support in registering or submitting your questionnaire please contact the eTendering Help-desk at 0800-011-2470 or help@bravosolution.co.uk. Participants can also contact Neli.Garbuzanova@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk for further information or clarifications. Note: This is not a PQQ, we are using this functionality within the Arden and GEM Bravo procurement portal to communicate with interested parties. This is purely an exercise to register your interest in this market place event. Closing Date for registration: 5 September 2016 at 5pm. Please note that after this deadline the Commissioner cannot guarantee your place at the event. For more information and agenda for the event please refer to the attached document (PIN and Market Engagement Event SARC). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473808eb-daa4-426d-91a9-a046ae6c6883 | | 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 | 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), 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 10:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473808eb-daa4-426d-91a9-a046ae6c6883 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8826c9-d65b-469f-88e0-cc84c098250e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473808eb-daa4-426d-91a9-a046ae6c6883 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe8826c9-d65b-469f-88e0-cc84c098250e 25th July 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3ff95b0-8f4a-415b-b18f-1644b8e95397 PIN and Agenda for Market Engagement Event SARC - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk E-Tendering System Bravo Solutions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbee3410-523c-4699-9eb2-897950bf9567 PIN and Agenda for Market Engagement Event SARC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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