ITT for Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services in the East Midlands

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NHS England as the lead commissioner is looking to co-commission with the 5 PCCs (Police and Crime Commissioners) from across the East Midlands, a Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Service(s) (East Midlands) for a period of 3 years (with the option to extend for 2 years). Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is leading the procurement process for this service on behalf of NHS England. The service will be built around a programme of high quality, appropriate, convenient and responsive care. In summary the key requirements of this service are: • Provision of a comprehensive paediatric sexual assault service covering both acute and non-acute cases for children and young people up to the age of 18; and subject to co-commissioning agreement include full forensic medical examination (FME) • Full utilisation of a multidisciplinary workforce to deliver a comprehensive combined clinical and forensic service • The service model provides scheduled non-acute clinics and an acute response which includes a measured and appropriate approach to managing out of hours cases, with follow-up provision as appropriate • Referral and signposting into local services that provide care / ongoing care and support for children and young people affected by sexual violence and sexual abuse • Robust governance arrangements underpin service delivery including strong clinical leadership, peer support and supervision along with appropriate and ongoing training. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England Midlands - North Midlands (Health & Justice) is intending to commission a provider for a regional paediatric sexual assault service to be delivered across the East Midlands regional. The estimated value of this service is circa £1.6 million per annum. To access the documentation and submit your response please register your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. The ITT reference is itt_762 and responses should be submitted by 12 noon on 12th September 2017.