--- title: "Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to NHS England South East" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c07.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-10-10" --- # Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) to NHS England South East Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043c07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043c07.json) ## Summary NHS England, together with the Offices of the Police & Crime Commissioner and Police Forces in the South East, has awarded contracts for Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services. The procurement, executed through the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), covers five regions: Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight), Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Thames Valley. The contracts are valued at £49,504,000 overall, with specific values allocated per region, and will commence on 1st April 2025 for a duration of seven years, ending on 31st March 2032. This competitive procurement process ensures a high standard of quality care, consistent with national standards and tailored to local needs. The awarded suppliers include Solent NHS Trust for Hampshire and Mountain Healthcare Limited for the remaining regions. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those proficient in providing medical and forensic examinations, crisis support, and referral services. Companies with expertise in SARC management and the ability to deliver care in compliance with stringent national guidelines and best practices are well-suited to compete. Businesses that can provide age-appropriate services for both children and adults, considering safeguarding and health requirements, will find these contracts beneficial. Collaboration with Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and other therapeutic provisions, although out of scope, is also essential, positioning suppliers who excel in integrated care models to thrive in this procurement. ## Notice NHS England South East, the Offices of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCCs) and Police Forces within the South East were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). NHS England is the lead commissioner for these services. This procurement was divided into 5 lots with the associated advertised contract values, covering the following areas: Lot 1: Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight); PS9,044,000 Lot 2: Kent; PS9,044,000 Lot 3: Surrey; PS9,044,000 Lot 4: Sussex; PS9,044,000 Lot 5: Thames Valley (excluding Milton Keynes); PS13,552,000 Due to its geography, there will be two SARC premises in Thames Valley. For all other areas, there will be one SARC premises. The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. At present, there is considerable variation in service provision across the SARCs, not only with regard to the age and needs of service users, but also in relation to activity, service specification, and referral pathways. The recommissioning exercise aims to increase equity of access and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault. The service will be delivered in line with current national standards, guidance and best practice, and at the same time meet the local needs of each Force area. The Provider will ensure that services are delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service will consider safeguarding, health and forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies are out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as appropriate. The contract term (for each lot) is planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. This notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ### Lot Information Hampshire (including the Isle of Wight) NHS England (South East), the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The contract term for Hampshire and Isle of Wight SARC services is planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term. Kent NHS England (South East), the Office of the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Kent Police were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The contract term for Kent SARC services is planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term. Surrey NHS England (South East), the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Surrey and Surrey Police were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The contract term for Surrey SARC services are planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term. Sussex NHS England, the Office of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Sussex Police were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The contract term for Sussex SARC services is planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term. Thames Valley NHS England (South East), the Office of the Police Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Thames Valley and Thames Valley Police were seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, including, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations (both acute and non-recent), crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-recent cases will not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The contract term for Thames Valley SARC services is planned to commence on 1st April 2025 and will be fixed for a duration of seven years. Renewal: Subject to renewal at the end of the initial contract term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2024 | | 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, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2024 | | Award date | 24 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,714,000 | | Lots value | £40,673,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,528,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG1 7EB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ4 Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | MOUNTAIN HEALTH; MOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE; SOLENT NHS TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 08:47 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2024 - 27 Sep 2024 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030999-2024 - 23 Apr 2024 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013156-2024 - 22 Feb 2024 at 10:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005754-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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