Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2a-4282-72d4-a5ef-d437d9ef2898/nhs-england-south-south-west-sexual-assault-referral-centres-sarcs-across awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS England South (South West) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) across the South West [NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-central-and-west-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £12,305,000 Published 11 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 2 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS England South (South West) as Lead Commissioner and the Office of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police, as Co-Commissioners, jointly re-commissioned Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services across the South West. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. The contract is split into four geographical lots: - Avon & Somerset - Devon & Cornwall - Swindon & Wiltshire - Gloucestershire The aim of this opportunity was to shape regional provision, clearly setting out services which are core SARC provision and those which are part of the onward referral pathway. The procurement exercise aimed to increase equity of access to SARC provision and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault, in line with national standards and recommendations set out in Specification No. 30. The key objectives and outcomes of the commissioning of SARCs are as follows: • Provide consistency of available services across the South West • Create a borderless and flexible service across the South West • Secure equal access to services across the region (access and travel times) • Increase and improve cross-border links with SARCs outside of the South West region, but within reasonable travel distances • Ensure 24/7 access via telephone • Increase self-referrals • Provide clarity and consistency about services offered to different age groups, i.e. adults and paediatrics • Operate as part of a coherent Sexual Assault Pathway SARC services within scope of this procurement include: - Provision and co-ordination of premises, facilities and management - Crisis work - Referral to and professional liaison with other services along the sexual assault pathway - Administration Paediatric services, including the direct employment of paediatricians, forensic doctors and nurses are within lots 1 and 2 only. These lots relate to Avon & Somerset and Devon & Cornwall where 'Centres of Excellence' will be located. The Commissioner contracted for the services using the National NHS Standard Contract. Contracts will be for an initial duration of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years; services to commence from 1st October 2018. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a2768aa6-8eaa-42f5-b9aa-e0d8328dc318) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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