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title: "West Midlands Sexual Assault Referral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c8d4"
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# West Midlands Sexual Assault Referral Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c8d4

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## Summary

NHS England (Midlands) is conducting an open procurement for "West Midlands Sexual Assault Referral Services," focusing on integrated forensic medical examination and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) services for adults in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, West Mercia, and Warwickshire police force areas. This contract, managed by NHS Arden GEM CSU, is a collaborative effort with the Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The procurement, classified under miscellaneous health services (CPV: 85140000), began with a tender stage and has moved to the award phase, with Mountain Healthcare being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at approximately £21.4 million, was signed on 25th October 2024 and spans five years, with an option to extend for an additional three years.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and support services, especially those with experience in forensic and medical examinations. Companies equipped to provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions in health services would thrive in this environment. The involvement of NHS and local law enforcement agencies ensures a stable and impactful project, making it an attractive proposition for large-scale service providers like Mountain Healthcare, which will also engage in subcontracting fast track counselling services. The project's sizeable financial scope and strategic importance could provide long-term business development and collaboration opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) has commissioned an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for adults in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, West Mercia and Warwickshire police force areas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) has commissioned an integrated forensic medical examination service and sexual assault referral centre (SARC) for adults in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, West Mercia and Warwickshire police force areas. This is a co-commissioned service with Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. The contract is for 5 years with the commissioner having the option to extend for a further 3 years i.e. 5 + 3 = 8 years. Additional information: The total final value of the procurement includes set-up costs.

Renewal: Initial contract is for 5 (five) years with the option to extend for a further 3 (three) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035779-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,446,280 |
| Lots value | £21,446,280 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,445,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035779-2024
- 15 May 2023 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013800-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

## Provenance

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