Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
Contact
Louise Larter
louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH1 - East Anglia
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Sexual Assault Referral Service to Beds, Cambs, Essex, Herts Norfolk and Suffolk
Reference number
7F-2022-C108
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £30,266,607
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Main site or place of performance
6 Counties Sexual Assault Referral Services Sites as detailed in the Specification
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 investment will enable them to positively influence the pathways of support for SARC service users to ensure they are seamless; and to harness ‘added value’ from partners for the benefit of the SARC service user group.
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 65%
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20%
Cost criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 15%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-021449
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 December 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mountain Healthcare Limited
1st Floor, Station Place
Stevenage
SG1 2AD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
05578727
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £31,520,968
Lowest offer: £30,266,607 / Highest offer: £30,266,607 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
7 Force Commercial Services
Suffolk Constabulary
Martlesham Heath
IP5 3QS
7forceprocurement@ecis.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom