Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
Contact
Sarah Groves
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
Reference number
AG25005
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Market engagement to inform the potential providers of the opportunity for the Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre services in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Main site or place of performance
Leicestershire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 March 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes