NHS England (East) - Sexual Assault Referral Centres Talking Therapies Service

NHS England has awarded contracts for the provision of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) Talking Therapies Services in Norfolk & Cambridgeshire, Essex and Suffolk, and Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. This procurement, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, saw contracts signed on 19 December 2024. The contract terms span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with contract values of £537,360, £761,679, and £568,926 for each respective lot.

The buying organisation, NHS England, is located in Leeds, United Kingdom, with procurement classified under health and social work services (CPV 85000000). This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social services industry, particularly those specialised in mental health and therapeutic services for victims of sexual assault. The awarded contracts highlight NHS England's continued investment in public health, providing a stable and potentially long-term engagement opportunity for qualified service providers.

Companies like 'Survivors In Transition', which focus on delivering high-quality, impactful support services, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, benefiting from the stability and financial backing associated with government contracts.