NHS England South East - Sexual Assault Referral Centre Services

NHS England South East (NHSE SE), the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Kent and Kent Police Force are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, primarily, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations - both acute and non-acute cases, crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-acute (historic) cases do not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider Safeguarding, Health and Forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. It is likely that Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies, will be out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as necessary. The contract term is likely to commence on 1st April 2024 and will be fixed for a duration of 7 years. TUPE is likely to apply.

NHS England South East (NHSE SE), the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Surrey and Surrey Police Force are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, primarily, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations - both acute and non-acute cases, crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-acute (historic) cases do not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider Safeguarding, Health and Forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. It is likely that Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies, will be out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as necessary. The contract term is likely to commence on 1st April 2024 and will be fixed for a duration of 7 years. TUPE is likely to apply.

NHS England South East (NHSE SE), the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Sussex and Sussex Police Force are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, primarily, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations - both acute and non-acute cases, crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-acute (historic) cases do not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider Safeguarding, Health and Forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. It is likely that Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies, will be out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as necessary. The contract term is likely to commence on 1st April 2024 and will be fixed for a duration of 7 years. TUPE is likely to apply.

NHS England South East (NHSE SE), the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and Hampshire Police Force are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, primarily, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations - both acute and non-acute cases, crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-acute (historic) cases do not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. Access to SARC services will need to be made available for the population of the Isle of Wight. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider Safeguarding, Health and Forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. It is likely that Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies, will be out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as necessary. The contract term is likely to commence on 1st April 2024 and will be fixed for a duration of 7 years. TUPE is likely to apply.

NHS England South East (NHSE SE), the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley and Thames Valley Police Force are seeking providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver SARC provision for both adults (18 years and over) and children (under 18 years). The services within scope, include core SARC provision, primarily, SARC management, the provision of medical and forensic examinations - both acute and non-acute cases, crisis support and onward referral services for people who have experienced sexual assault. It should be noted that non-acute (historic) cases do not necessarily need to be undertaken at the (accredited) SARC site. The Provider will ensure that the service is delivered in an age-appropriate way for children and adults; all staff must meet the skills and competences commensurate with the role they are performing. The service should consider Safeguarding, Health and Forensic requirements in line with current and relevant guidelines. It is likely that Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services and therapeutic provision including counselling and talking therapies, will be out of scope. However, the SARC provider/s will work closely with these services and ensure service users are referred to onward provision as necessary. The contract term is likely to commence on 1st April 2024 and will be fixed for a duration of 7 years. TUPE is likely to apply.