Tender

Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Tender

25 Sep 2020 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an Invitation to Tender for "Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault", initiated by the Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, NHS England, and local authorities. The procurement belongs to the health and social work services industry, focusing on providing essential support in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 30th October 2020. The total contract value is estimated at £2,700,000, with a minimum value of £1,597,800, covering a contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2024. The procurement method is open, utilising an online questionnaire for submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in counselling and support services. Companies that provide therapeutic services, independent sexual violence advisor expertise, and community training and awareness programmes would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on tailored support for all ages, including children, indicates a need for providers with experience in delivering sensitive and inclusive services in challenging environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aftercare Services for Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault -

Notice Description

On behalf of the Local Authorities, NHS England, the Police & Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) and the Chief Constable (CC); the PCC is looking to put in place an aftercare service for victims of rape or sexual assault in the Cheshire Constabulary policing area. The minimum requirements of the PCC, NHS England and Local Authorities are for a supplier to provide a solution for all ages incorporating a full time independent sexual violence advisor and initial counselling service within a multi-agency setting for those in the Cheshire constabulary policing area who have suffered sexual violence both within and outside of the criminal justice system, including non-recent cases. This service will need to incorporate: * An ageless community counselling and therapeutic service for those suffering rape and sexual abuse. * Specialist provision to meet the needs of children. * Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service (conventional and specialist) * Delivery of training and awareness raising The full requirements are available once you have expressed interest and logged in to the Opportunity on Bluelight ref 41092. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is constructed as an Online Questionnaire. Bidders will need to work through the online ITT to be fully aware of all the requirements. The Specification, Terms and Conditions and other related documents can be found in the document folder, once you are logged in.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f181ce5-2a8c-441a-885c-44cb329fd72c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55a2dee-b098-4b1c-9ab9-fc8aedea45f0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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