Published date: 26 July 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 August 2023, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Health services - 85100000

    • Hospital and related services - 85110000

    • Medical practice and related services - 85120000

    • Miscellaneous health services - 85140000

    • Services provided by medical personnel - 85141000

    • Services provided by nurses - 85141200

    • Advisory services provided by nurses - 85141220

    • Social services - 85320000

    • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£30,000,000

Procurement reference

CF-0004700D4K000001WteKUAS

Published date

26 July 2023

Closing date

30 August 2023

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Police and Crime Commissioners for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk and NHS England are seeking bids from suitable providers for a Sexual Assault Referral Service delivered from the respective Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
Sexual Assault Referral Services provide medical, practical, and emotional support to survivors/victims (this term is used interchangeably) of rape and serious sexual assault. The needs of victims coming into the SARC will vary depending on the circumstances of the offence and their personal wishes and therefore so will the service required of the provider. The provision of any service must be victim-led. Victims should be given a voice and choice at every stage of their experience.
SARCs must deliver high quality victim focused experiences to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The successful provider, will at all times, treat the people seen, with the upmost dignified manner and respect.
The service must be delivered in an inclusive, non-judgemental way that encourages all victims to access and is sensitive to the bespoke needs and nuances of each survivor.
There are significant challenges in commissioning services across the Sexual Assault Referral Services settings both financial and cross-organisational involving a complex process of working across pathways and at times conflicting priorities. It is important that where possible there is a shared understanding of opportunities for quality and value and shared approach to the management of the provider performance.
Therefore, it follows that any Provider must prioritise work to engage with local partnership working arrangements and build links with third sector partners.
This Opportunity is for a 4-year initial contract with 3 x 12-month options to extend, totalling 7 years.
The maximum budget for this service is:
Initial Term for a 6 County Service:
£16,895,889 (including annual increase)
3 x 12-month extension options:
£14,625,079 (including annual increase)
7-year total: 31,520,949 (including annual increase)
Please note: The Authorities have selected to publish the MAXIMUM budget available, costs beyond this budget may not be considered.
Tender Dates:
Tender Release: 24th July 2023
Tender Clarification Period: 24th July 2023 - 21st August 2023
Deadline for ITT return: 30th August 2023
Tender Evaluations period: 04th September 2023 - 19th September 2023
Tender Response Clarification Day (onsite): 12th September 2023
Contract Award subject to standstill (10 days) 6th November 2023 - 17th November 2023
Contract Award: 17th November 2023
Contract Mobilisation: 27th November 2023
Contract Start Date: 1st April 2024 This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Jade More

Address

Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
GB

Email

jade.more@beds.police.uk