Pipeline Framework: Market Engagement exercise for Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services – East Midlands

A pipeline has been launched for Market Engagement exercise for Regional Paediatric Sexual Assault Services – East MidlandsThe contract start Date is 01 April 2018. Approach to market date is 07 June 2017NHS England is looking to commission a Regional Peadiatrics 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 pediatric sexual assault service covering both acute and non-acute cases for children and young people up to the ageof 18; and subject to co-commissioning agreement include full forensic medical examination and potentially other appropriate care 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 Referral and signposting to local services that provide 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.This is a potential opportunity from the government, and the pipeline gives advance notice of an opportunity that might be offered by the public sector in the future – allowing potential suppliers to plan accordingly. When a public sector organisation publishes a pipeline notice, it does not necessarily mean that an opportunity will be offered in the future.For more information contact: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, Cardinal Square, Derby DE1 3QT. Email: carey.bovington@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk (Carey Bovington)