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
Market Engagement Event for Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services (SARC) in Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland
Reference number: AG25005
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
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
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>There will be an opportunity for providers to have a 1:1 session, via MS Teams, with commissioners following the Market Engagement event.<br/><br/>Please note that no more than three individuals per organisation can attend either the market engagement event or the 1:1 sessions. <br/><br/>The project reference number on Atamis is C41381. https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
27/03/2026
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
20/01/2026