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title: "Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035f54"
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# Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk

Buyer: 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035f54

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Sexual Assault Referral Service has been completed, with Mountain Healthcare Limited being awarded the contract by 7 Force Commercial Services. The service involves providing medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims of rape and serious sexual assault. The contract is initially for 4 years with options to extend, totaling 7 years, and has a maximum budget of £31,520,949. The procurement stage is at the award stage, and key dates include the contract start date on 1st April 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the health services industry, particularly those experienced in providing victim-focused support services. Providers must demonstrate a victim-led approach, quality service delivery, and an inclusive, non-judgemental ethos. Businesses should focus on building local partnerships, engaging with third sector partners, and demonstrating added value. Given the significant budget allocated and the multi-year contract duration, businesses capable of long-term service provision and quality delivery stand to benefit the most.

## Notice

Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience.
SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect.
The service must be delivered in an inclusive, non-judgemental way that encourages all victims to access and is sensitive to the bespoke needs and nuances of each survivor.
There are significant challenges in commissioning services across the Sexual Assault Referral Services settings both financial and cross-organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible there is a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and shared approach to the management of the provider performance.
Therefore, it follows that any Provider must prioritise work to engage with local partnership working arrangements and build links with third sector partners. This investment will enable them to positively influence the pathways of support for SARC service users to ensure they are seamless; and to harness 'added value' from partners for the benefit of the SARC service user group.
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.
The maximum budget for this service is:
Initial Term for a 6 County Service:
PS16,895,889 (including annual increase)
3 x 12-month extension options:
PS14,625,079 (including annual increase)
7-year total: 31,520,949 (including annual increase)
Please note: The Authorities have selected to publish the MAXIMUM budget available, costs beyond this budget may not be considered.

Renewal: 3 x 12 month options to extend 
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037624-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,520,968 |
| Lots value | £31,520,949 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Additional buyers | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England), TLH1 East Anglia |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2023 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037624-2023
- 25 Jul 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021449-2023
- 21 Dec 2022 at 14:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036224-2022
- 17 Aug 2022 at 09:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022747-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- https://7force.force.com
- https://7force.force.com/
- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://7force.force.com/login
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58437&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

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