Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Service (East Midlands)

Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, acting on behalf of NHS England (Health & Justice, North Midlands) (i.e. the Commissioner) invites submissions from healthcare providers including third sector organisations, social enterprises and other providers to deliver an integrated paediatric sexual assault service throughout the East Midlands region. The contract is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis.

NHS England (North Midlands) wishes to commission an East Midlands regional clinical paediatric sexual assault service (SAS) for child or young person (up to the age of 18) who has been sexually assaulted or raped (both acute and non-acute cases). The service will be delivered through the provision of an open access 24/7/365 managed clinical network, with delivery of care delivered at 2 named and accredited sexual assault service locations, supported by referral pathways into local age appropriate services for support and follow-up care where these are needed. The East Midlands covers Derby & Derbyshire, Leicester & Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottingham & Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. A Sexual Assault Referral Centre is a one stop location where female and male victims of any age, of rape and serious sexual assault can receive medical care. The Commissioner reserves the right to include Forensic Medical Examination provision by agreement with the Provider during the life of the contract.

Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an eTendering system in this procurement exercise. The services to which this notice relates fall within the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ('the Regulations'). Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intend to hold themself bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to the procurement of Light Touch Regime services. Please see published documentation for further detail. Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details -Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure)

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