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[Information]

[Published]

[ExpireDate]: 02.06.2021

[ExternalReference]: 2021-570921

[FtsReference]: 2021-005409

[FtsS09F01PriorInformationNotice]

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

7 Forces Procurement
N/A
Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
IP5 3QS
UK
Contact person: Jade More
Telephone: +44 07712543855
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36982&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS) and Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS)
Reference number:  7F-2020-0353
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

85000000  -  Health and social work services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire and NHS England invite suppliers to attend engagement events in relation to Sexual Assault Referral Services and Sexual Assault Support Services.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sexual Assault Referral Services (SARS and SVSS)
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

85100000  -  Health services
85110000  -  Hospital and related services
85120000  -  Medical practice and related services
85121000  -  Medical practice services
85121100  -  General-practitioner services
85121200  -  Medical specialist services
85121270  -  Psychiatrist or psychologist services
85121290  -  Paediatric or urologist services
85121291  -  Paediatric services
85140000  -  Miscellaneous health services
85300000  -  Social work and related services
85310000  -  Social work services
85320000  -  Social services
98000000  -  Other community, social and personal services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire and NHS England invite suppliers to attend engagement events in relation to Sexual Assault Referral Services and Sexual Assault Support Services.
Sexual Assault Referral Services:
Sexual Assault Referral Services is an open access service to help and support victims in the aftermath of sexual assault and abuse. The service will support service users forensically and with their healthcare needs. The service is open to all victims and available regardless of when the crime has been committed. Services users will be supported on the journey to recovery by the provision of care dependent on their individual needs and their informed decisions.
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Sexual Assault Support Services:
Sexual Assault Support Services will support individuals who have suffered sexual violence, abuse and assault. The service will support service users with their emotional, practical, and therapeutic needs. The service will also provide education and prevention advice in a community-based model. The service is open to all victims and available regardless of when the crime has been committed or whether or not the crime has been reported to the police. Services users will be supported on the journey to recovery by the provision of care dependent on their individual needs and their informed decisions
The above authority intends to hold supplier engagement events covering overviews of each of the service provisions.
There will also be a separate supplier engagement day to cover 'how to tender'.
It is anticipated the servicing requirements will be separated into LOT's.
Please note LOTs are subject to change and will be fully detailed in the invitation to tender.
Lot 1 - TBC SARS Hertfordshire
Lot 2 - TBC SASS Hertfordshire
Anticipated engagement event date: Supplier Engagement dates are subject to change; formal invitations will be sent closer to the event date
LOT 1: 3rd June 2021 – am 2 hour session
LOT 2: 3rd June 2021 – pm 2 hour session
How to tender – 7th June 2021 - 2-hour session
It is anticipated a separate supplier event will be held to run through ‘How to’ tender, covering items such as, what is required for a Supplier Questionnaire, what is included in a tender, what a tender process looks like, timescales, submission documents and terminology. Please note: no information in regards to the SARS/SASS will be shared at the 'how to' session, this session is focused only on the tender process.
II.2.14)

Additional information

For the engagement events:
Subject to change and COVID related restrictions: You will be invited to attend an on-line Teams meeting where we will host the supplier engagement events
Please ensure you express interest in the PIN so formal invites can be shared once final dates have been confirmed
Joining instructions and an agenda of the day will be issued before the event.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/07/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information