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NHS England and NHS Improvement South East (NHSE/I) and the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners and Police Forces as co-commissioners, seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provision. Commissioners are determining the scope of the delivery model(s) in respect of both adults and paediatric provision and wish to seek views from providers to inform delivery options. The areas covered within the re-commissioning exercise include: • Kent, • Surrey, • Sussex, • Hampshire. The contract term is likely to be 7 years (with no extension options) with a service commencement date in 2022 (date to be confirmed). NHS England and NHS Improvement South East (NHSE/I) and the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners and Police Forces as co-commissioners, seeks Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from providers who have the capability and capacity to deliver Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provision. Commissioners are determining the scope of the delivery model(s) in respect of both adults and paediatric provision and wish to seek views from providers to inform delivery options. The areas covered within the re-commissioning exercise, and current provision is outlined below: • Kent (one all age SARC in Maidstone, with a separate contract for paediatricians); • Surrey (one all age SARC in Cobham, with a separate contract for paediatricians); • Sussex (one adult SARC in Crawley and one paediatric SARC in Brighton, two separate contracts); • Hampshire (one all age SARC in Cosham, with separate contracts for paediatricians). There is considerable variation in service provision across the SARCs, not only with regards to the age and needs of service users but also to activity, service specifications and referral pathways. This recommissioning exercise will include core SARC provision, namely, the facilities, SARC management, crisis workers and staffing to undertake forensic medical examinations (forensic physicians, nurses). Commissioners are giving consideration as to whether or not paediatric provision will be in or out of scope of this recommissioning exercise. In addition, consideration is being given to different options in respect of lotting; provider feedback will help inform both of these aspects. Independent sexual violence advisors and therapeutic services will be out of scope. The re-commissioning exercise will aim to increase equity of access and ensure a consistent and high standard of quality care to victims of sexual assault in line with the Strategic Direction for Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (2018). The contract term is likely to be 7 years (with no extension options) with a service commencement date in 2022. The procurement is likely to commence in Spring 2021 and will be undertaken by South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the commissioner. To register an expression of interest, please complete the market engagement questionnaire, available within InTend as a downloadable Word document and upload to the placeholder provided. Expressions of interest must be received by 12 p.m. on Monday 11 January 2021. EOIs received will be used to help commissioners finalise their commissioning and contracting approach for these services. Commissioners may also wish to meet with those providers who express an interest, in order to discuss intentions and obtain further feedback. Further information will be provided at a later date as appropriate.