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title: "Provision of a GP led Community sexual assault service in Suffolk (Most Suitable Provider Process)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044bbd"
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# Provision of a GP led Community sexual assault service in Suffolk (Most Suitable Provider Process)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044bbd

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## Summary

NHS England has formally awarded a contract for the provision of a GP led Community sexual assault service in the Suffolk region, utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The decision was made after a standstill period that concluded on 23rd May 2024. The contract, which commenced on 1st June 2024 and will run until 31st May 2025 with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months, is valued at £400,000. This service falls under the community health services category and aims to support non-recent survivors of sexual violence. The procurement method followed was a limited award procedure without a prior call for competition due to its exemption under the directive.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those experienced in handling sensitive and complex care for survivors of sexual assault. Suitable providers must demonstrate a robust service delivery model, strong integration with community services, and innovative approaches to improving accessibility and reducing health inequalities. The contract not only promises financial benefits but also enables businesses to contribute towards critical social value objectives. Given the detailed requirements and significant funding, this opportunity is well-suited for organisations with a track record in healthcare service delivery and a commitment to collaboration and community engagement.

## Notice

Contract for GP led Community sexual assault service in the Suffolk region via the Most Suitable Provider Process.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a notice of intention to award the Contract for a GP led Community sexual assault service in the Suffolk region via the Most Suitable Provider Process (MSP)

The service is for non-recent survivors. Non-recent survivors are the larger cohort, as most people do not present following the last incident of abuse or assault within the forensic window . Services for all survivors of sexual violence are currently co-commissioned by police services and NHS England for differing purposes.

The service is to be provided to adults and children who have experienced non recent sexual assault/abuse. All acute/forensic cases will continue to be referred to the SARCs and managed start to finish via the police led forensic SARCs (to prevent repeat assessment/duplication for the survivor). However, non-recent cases can be referred to the community SA service.
The Service is required to meet the following needs:
*To demonstrate the effectiveness of a GP led community model for survivors of sexual violence
*To obtain service user feedback on the model
*To integrate care for this cohort with other community services; the current model operates
in separation from other services
*To provide education and training to all stakeholders
*To build and develop a new service with local input and collaboration from partners and
stakeholders

This is a new service that will be delivered by a new Provider. 

The service will commence from the contract start date of 1st June 2024 until 31st May 2025 there is an option to extend the contract for up to a further 12 months. 

Total contract value is PS400,000 (PS200,000 per annum)

### Procurement Information

Under the PSR regulations and Based on the assessment and the evidence collected, NHSE confirm that a contract can be awarded under the most suitable provider process. Most Suitable Process (MSP) followed in accordance with The provider Selection Regime (PSR).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025783-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## 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 | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUFFOLK GP FEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 11:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025783-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015062-2024
- 22 Mar 2024 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009386-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://suffolkfed.org.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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