--- title: "Leicestershire Adult SARC - Market Engagement information" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2025-12-16" --- # Leicestershire Adult SARC - Market Engagement information Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6ee.json) ## Summary NHS England Midlands is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the recommissioning of Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services within the Leicestershire police force area. This engagement relates to a Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeking to gauge provider interest for future commissioning efforts. Classified under miscellaneous health services, the initiative aims to deliver integrated services adhering to national standards and local needs. The procurement stage is scheduled to proceed after a market questionnaire deadline at 5 pm on Friday, 2 January 2026, with NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit managing the engagement on behalf of the Commissioner. More details may be forthcoming from NHS England after this initial market testing phase. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in adult health services, particularly those with expertise in providing high-quality care solutions for victims of sexual assault. Organisations with capabilities in the health sector and a local presence near Leicestershire can benefit by aligning their offerings with the strategic commissioning intentions of NHS England. The potential for a competitive procurement method paves the way for increased competition, encouraging service providers to innovate and improve their service standards. Interested parties can express their interest by submitting a market questionnaire, fostering partnerships and growth opportunities within the healthcare industry. ## Notice This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform NHS England Midlands, (the Commissioner's), are future strategic commissioning intentions regarding co-commissioning an integrated Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) model for the Leicestershire police force area. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services and if there were any issues that would prevent a provider in applying and how these may be mitigated. In the future the commissioner may proceed with either an MSP process or a competitive procurement, depending on the level of interest and the degree of competition demonstrated in the market. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England Midlands, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services in Leicestershire. 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 Leicestershire are seeking views of providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for adults (18 years and over). A recommissioning exercise would aim to increase equity of access and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault. The service would 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 in the future, please register on the e-procurement system, Atamis and submit a completed market questionnaire. 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 Questionnaire should be completed by 5 pm on Friday 2 January 2026. The Atamis reference is C407978. This is purely an early engagement exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published. This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. 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 Procurement Act 2023, 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/083462-2025 | | 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 | 16 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Dec 2026 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | 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 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083462-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.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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