--- title: "Market Engagement - Adult Sexual Assault Referral Services in Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b25" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b25" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b25.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b25.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-15" --- # Market Engagement - Adult Sexual Assault Referral Services in Lincolnshire Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b25 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048b25) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048b25.json) ## Summary NHS England is initiating a procurement process for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARC) in Lincolnshire, classified under Health services (CPV 85100000). The procurement is at the planning stage and is described in a Prior Information Notice (PIN) dated 15th August 2024. The NHS England East Midlands unit, along with local police authorities, is seeking to recommission these services to ensure consistent, high-quality care for victims of sexual assault. The tender covers various regions including West Lindsey, East Lindsey, North Kesteven, Boston, South Kesteven, and South Holland, with services based in Lincoln. Interested providers must submit a market questionnaire by 13th September 2024, and a future notice will be issued on 16th July 2025. This recommissioning presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in health services and victim support. Companies with the capability and capacity to deliver high-standard SARC services, adhering to national and local guidelines, are well-suited to compete. This tender encourages businesses to engage by providing insights into market interest and the potential challenges. Successful providers will benefit from enhancing their service portfolio, contributing to public health objectives, and potentially fostering long-term partnerships with NHS England and local police authorities. ## Notice This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England East Midlands, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services in Lincolnshire. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services and if there are any issues that would prevent a provider in applying and how these may be mitigated. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England East Midlands, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services in Lincolnshire. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services and if there are any issues that would prevent a provider in applying and how these may be mitigated. NHS England East Midlands (NHSE), the Offices of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCCs) and Police Forces within the Lincolnshire are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for adults (18 years and over). The areas covered within the recommissioning exercise West Lindsey, East Lindsey, North Kesteven, Boston, South Kesteven and South Holland. The SARC is located in the city of Lincoln. The recommissioning exercise will aim 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 the Force area. If you are interested in providing these services, please register on the e-procurement system, Atamis and submit a completed market questionnaire. A draft service specification is available. It is the intention of the commissioners to arrange a face to face market engagement event following analysis of the submitted questionnaires. This exercise is being managed by NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM) on behalf of the Commissioner. Organisations wishing to submit a questionnaire will need to register on the Arden GEM Atamis website and complete the questionnaire at the following location: https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome The Questionnnaire should be completed by 2 pm on Friday 13th September 2024. The Atamis reference is C296564. Additional information: These services are healthcare services falling within the Health Care Services, (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, (and the 'Light Touch Regime' contained therein), do not apply to these services and thus do not apply to this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025939-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 10:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025939-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://healthfamily.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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