Tender

Victim Services for Cumbria

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA

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Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 21:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria is inviting tenders for the provision of Victim Services in the health and social work services category. The contract renewal is set to start on 1st April 2024 and run for an initial 3-year period with possible extensions up to 2030. The estimated contract value is £7,500,000, with a tender deadline of 26th October 2023. Victim Services aim to provide support to victims of crime, encompassing various aspects such as emotional and practical assistance, advocacy, and initiatives for survivors of abuse.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in social work services, guidance and counselling, welfare services, and other community-focused sectors to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. Businesses should tailor their proposals to align with the detailed needs assessment, risk evaluation, and support services outlined for the Victim Services contract, showing an understanding of the diverse support requirements for victims of different forms of crime and abuse.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Victim Services for Cumbria

Notice Description

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Cumbria (the Commissioner) is intending to undertake a procurement exercise to procure Victim Services with a contract renewal commencing 1st April 2024.Victim Services would offer support to victims of crime, whether or not they chose to report this to the Police. This would include provision of information on the service to potential service users, triage, individual assessment of needs and risk, needs-led provision of emotional and practical support, support with the criminal justice process and advocacy. The service would incorporate support for some victims of antisocial behaviour and for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual abuse or sexual assault, including universal, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor services. The Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has been working with other local partner agencies to confirm the funding and scope of this service. The contract duration would initially be 3 years from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027 with discretionary extension periods of three 12-months periods up to 31 March 2030. The estimated total contract value included is notice the envisaged maximum potential value, including confirmed & unconfirmed funding, extensions for the full 6-year contract period, option to include a 12-month MOJ grant funded arrangement, & scope for further externally grant funded opportunities to be incorporated (if they arise & the Commissioner/provider are successful with the grant funding bids).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3429f952-d334-48ac-b717-892ab7939ae0
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85321000 - Administrative social services

85322000 - Community action programme

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA10 2AU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith South
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Further Information

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