--- title: "Market Engagement Event - Provision of Talking Therapies at the six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the East of England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Market Engagement Event - Provision of Talking Therapies at the six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the East of England Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb2300bc-0855-4372-bf4c-ce0ea4783853.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Market Engagement Event - Provision of Talking Therapies at the six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the East of England." This procurement process aims to provide talking therapies across multiple locations within the East of England, specifically focusing on the six SARCs. Key dates include the engagement end date set for 23 February 2018, and a market engagement event scheduled for 27 July 2017 at 15:30 in Cambridge. The process is classified under the health and social work services industry category and is initiated through a tender engagement format. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in providing health and social services, particularly those proficient in offering therapeutic interventions. Companies that can deliver quality talking therapy services, especially in contexts relevant to sexual assault referral units, would be ideal candidates to compete in this procurement. With the engagement event facilitating networking and information sharing, interested businesses are encouraged to participate and align their service offerings with the requirements anticipated by the commissioners. ## Notice Advertisement for Market Engagement Event Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (Arden & GEM CSU), on behalf of the NHS England (East) - Health and Justice Team (the commissioners) would like to notify all potential bidders about a 'Market Engagement Event' which has been planned to take place on: Thursday 27th July 2017 at 15.30 Bevan Room, Victoria House, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XA This event has been arranged to provide information about the upcoming procurement of Talking Therapies service provision at the six Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) across the East of England. * The Harbour Centre - Norfolk * The Ferns - Suffolk * The Elms - Cambridgeshire * Herts SARC - Hertfordshire * The Emerald - Bedfordshire * Oakwood Place - Essex The agenda for the afternoon will outline; * what services are being tendered , * provide an overview of the procurement process, including timescales * provide information about the various stakeholders, * Provide an opportunity for networking. To attend this event please register your interest by completing the spread sheet attached together with this advertisement and returning it back to the below email address by 3pm Monday 24rd July 2017. Email address to register your interest: joanne.reay@nhs.net NOTE: An expression of interest in this Market Engagement event will not automatically entitle your involvement in any future procurement exercise. Any procurement conducted as a result of this event will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when it is published. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edde1c50-be4c-4eb3-bd30-010cf78257dd | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB21 5XA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edde1c50-be4c-4eb3-bd30-010cf78257dd - 5 Jul 2017 at 13:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef3588e-c0aa-4607-8294-9d5f0b28cd9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edde1c50-be4c-4eb3-bd30-010cf78257dd 8th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef3588e-c0aa-4607-8294-9d5f0b28cd9d 5th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7f6fff6-128c-474a-8e87-f5b88e6327ea Advertisement - Market Engagement Event - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/39136ee4-14aa-4156-8947-1c465135dc17 Spread sheet - Expression of Interest - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Arden and GEM CSU's e-procurement portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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