Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Sarah Groves
E-mail: sarah.groves4@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Leicestershire Adult SARC - Market Engagement information
Reference number: AG25005
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform NHS England Midlands, (the Commissioner's), are future strategic commissioning intentions regarding co-commissioning an integrated Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) model for the Leicestershire police force area. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services and if there were any issues that would prevent a provider in applying and how these may be mitigated.<br/><br/>In the future the commissioner may proceed with either an MSP process or a competitive procurement, depending on the level of interest and the degree of competition demonstrated in the market.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
Main site or place of performance:
Leicestershire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS England Midlands, (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) Services in Leicestershire. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services and if there are any issues that would prevent a provider in applying and how these may be mitigated.<br/><br/>NHS England East Midlands (NHSE), the Offices of the Police & Crime Commissioner (OPCCs) and Police Forces within the Leicestershire are seeking views of providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for adults (18 years and over).<br/><br/>A recommissioning exercise would aim to increase equity of access and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault. The service would be delivered in line with current national standards, guidance and best practice, and at the same time meet the local needs of the Force area.<br/><br/>If you are interested in providing these services in the future, please register on the e-procurement system, Atamis and submit a completed market questionnaire. <br/><br/>This exercise is being managed by NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit (AGEM) on behalf of the Commissioner.<br/><br/>Organisations wishing to submit a questionnaire will need to register on the Arden GEM Atamis website and complete the questionnaire at the following location:<br/>https://healthfamily.force.com/s/Welcome<br/>The Questionnaire should be completed by 5 pm on Friday 2 January 2026. The Atamis reference is C407978.<br/>This is purely an early engagement exercise; any subsequent procurement will be advertised separately and all organisations wanting to participate will need to respond to the procurement advertisement as and when published.<br/><br/>This is a market testing exercise and does not commit the Commissioners to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.
II.2.14) Additional information
These services are healthcare services falling within the Health Care Services, (Provider Selection Regime) (PSR) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, do not apply to these services and thus do not apply to this notice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/12/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/12/2025