West Midlands Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy - The Council of the City of Coventry

NHS England, acting as the buyer, and the Council of the City of Coventry have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a period of three years to deliver initiatives under the national sexual assault and abuse services (SAAS) strategy. This procurement process falls under the services category within the community health services industry, specifically focusing on a project titled "West Midlands Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy." The procurement was managed using a limited method without prior publication according to Regulation 12 (7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contract, valued at £150,000, was signed on 13 March 2025, and the status of the procurement process is complete. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in community health services, particularly those with experience in collaboration with local health and criminal justice partners. Companies with expertise in delivering community action programmes and initiatives aimed at sexual assault and abuse support could benefit from competing for similar contracts in the future.

The procurement process, although limited and based on existing service repetition, highlights a growing focus on comprehensive community health strategies, encouraging service providers to consider long-term collaborations with public bodies like NHS England.