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title: "Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609cb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-01-20"
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# Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609cb

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## Summary

NHS England, operating out of London, is currently in the planning stage for the commissioning of Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in the regions of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland. This procurement process falls under the health services industry category. NHS England seeks to engage with potential providers through a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 3rd February 2026, which will be conducted via MS Teams. Interested organisations are required to register by completing a questionnaire by 12 noon on 2nd February 2026. The procurement process is set to progress, with a future notice expected on 27th March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in integrated forensic medical examinations and clinical sexual assault services. Companies that can provide comprehensive SARC services have the potential to establish a strong relationship with NHS England and contribute positively to community health care services in the specified regions. Businesses with expertise in health service delivery and excellent collaborative capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging early through the Market Engagement Event and subsequent discussions could provide strategic insights into the tendering process and enhance competitive positioning. Potential providers should be attentive to the stipulated attendance and registration guidelines to maximise their opportunity to collaborate with NHS England.

## Notice

Market engagement to inform the potential providers of the opportunity for the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre services in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Arden GEM CSU on behalf of The NHS Commissioning Board operating as NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) wish to commission an integrated forensic medical examination and clinical sexual assault referral centre (SARC) service for the Leicestershire police force areas.

To inform potential providers of the opportunity a Market Engagement event will be held on the 3 February 2026 via MS Teams. If you wish to attend the market engagement event, please complete the questionnaire to register. Organisations who wish to attend the Market engagement event must complete and submit the questionnaire by 12 noon on the Monday 2 February 2026.

There will be an opportunity for providers to have a 1:1 session, via MS Teams, with commissioners following the Market Engagement event.

Please note that no more than three individuals per organisation can attend either the market engagement event or the 1:1 sessions. 

The project reference number on Atamis is C41381. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004748-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004748-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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