Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

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.2) Description

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

Section V: Award of contract

Title: North East Adult Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

25/11/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 6 088 936.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 08 December 2025.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Written representations should be sent to: necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net

The award decision was made by:

Health and Justice Local Governance Group for North East and Yorkshire: Head of Health and Justice (North East and Yorkshire), Head of Health and Justice (Cumbria and North East), Senior Commissioning Manager (Cumbria and North East), Quality Manager (Yorkshire and the Humber), Health and Justice Public Health Lead, Consultant in Public Health (North East and Yorkshire), Senior Commissioning Manager (Yorkshire and the Humber), Head of Finance (North East and Yorkshire), Commissioning Manager (Cumbria and North East) and Business Support Officer.

Regional Leadership Group of NHS England North East and Yorkshire: Regional Director of Specialised Commissioning and Health and Justice, Deputy Director of Specialised Commissioning and Health and Justice, Director of Nursing Direct Commissioning, Head of Communications and Engagement - North, Head of Specialised Commissioning North East and North Cumbria and Regional Networks, Head of Health and Justice North East and Yorkshire, Health of Specialist Commissioning Yorkshire and the Humber, Head of Specialised Mental Health, Head of Supplier Management, Principal Pharmacist, Head of Public Health and Specialised Commissioning Transformation Yorkshire and the Humber and Business Support Officer.

The Relevant Authority, as part of the Direct Award C process, have reviewed the key criteria. The evidence shows that the Provider can satisfy the proposed new contract.

The evidence shows that the current Provider is providing a high quality service which is inclusive to meet the needs of the population they serve. The provider is passionate within the sector that it serves and shows both compassion, empathy and support to the victims/survivors of sexual assault as well as their staff. The trauma informed environment and the commitment to ensuring ISO 15189 is achieved within the current contract term is evident. The provider is seeking improvements to their service to ensure equity for all.

The information gathered evidences that the incumbent provider meets the key criteria and gives assurance that they can continue to provide the service within the new contract.

All involved in the process completed a conflict of interest declaration. No conflicts were identified.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/11/2025