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title: "Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05240e"
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# Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05240e

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## Summary

NHS England, operating from Leeds, has announced an intention to award a contract for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in Lincolnshire. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023. Conducted through an open procedure, the competitive bidding led to Partnering Health Ltd being selected as the successful provider under a contract worth approximately £4,037,894. The service is classified under miscellaneous health services with significant focus areas such as quality, innovation, and social value. The contracting process is currently in the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2033, incorporating a possible two-year extension option. Representations by providers must be submitted by 15th October 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in providing integrated forensic medical services and managing sexual assault referral centres. Companies aiming to enhance their service portfolios in Lincolnshire may find this contract suitable, especially if they can fulfil the quality-oriented criteria set forth by NHS England. Businesses positioned to offer innovative and impactful solutions in enhancing access and reducing health inequalities are particularly well-suited to take on such contracts, while fostering collaborations could lead to sustainable service delivery within the community.

## Notice

This is an Intention to Award notice to provide Adult Sexual Assault Referral Services in Lincolnshire. Following a robust competitive procedure commissioners intend to award Partnering Health Ltd with the contract to provider Adult SARC services in Lincolnshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sexual assault referral centres, or SARCs, provide a safe space and dedicated care for anyone who has been raped, sexually assaulted or abused. They offer a range of services, including crisis care, medical and forensic examinations, emergency contraception and testing for sexually transmitted infections. They can also arrange access to an independent sexual violence advisor (ISVA), as well as referrals to mental health support and voluntary sector sexual violence support services.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for the provision of the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Lincolnshire for NHS England Midlands.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,037,894.

This is an existing services and this will be a new provider.

The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2033 (this includes the commissioners option to extend for 2 years)

Renewal: Initial contract of 5 years and the option to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062306-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,724,756 |
| Lots value | £3,724,756 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,037,894 |

## 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire, TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARTNERING HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062306-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026815-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/how-commissioning-is-changing/nhs-provider-selection-regime/independent-patient-choice-and-procurement-panel/

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