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Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

BEDFORDSHIRE (LOT 1) AND ESSEX POLICE (LOT 2)

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24 Jan 2025 at 14:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex, in collaboration with Essex County Council, have awarded a contract for "Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service." The procurement process falls under the health and social work services category and encompasses a range of services from supporting victims of rape and sexual violence to providing therapeutic options. The contract, valued at £8,000,000, was awarded to SERICC and will span from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with the option for extensions. The services will be delivered in the East of England, focusing on both children and adults, and includes emotional, practical, and criminal justice support through ISVAs.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social services, particularly those experienced with trauma-informed care and victim support services. Companies offering therapeutic services, counselling, and community health initiatives would find this contract highly beneficial for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a robust portfolio in delivering comprehensive support to vulnerable groups are also well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the contract's requirements for trauma-informed and resilience-building approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVA) and Programme of Therapeutic Service

Notice Description

Lot 1: Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire The service commissioned will be to support all victims of rape and sexual violence abuse. The service will be an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Adviser) model of delivery, as the ISVA is a recognised, trained, and accredited professional role, there is a requirement for a mix of professionalism for children and adults. The service will also include a suite of therapeutic options to support victims to cope and recover from their experiences as far as feasible. It is anticipated that the contract will be let for a 3 years term with a potential extension of up to 2 years (1+1) thereafter , subject to good performance. Lot 2: Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex in collaboration with Essex County Council The service commissioned is to support victims of sexual abuse. This would be an all-age, all-gender service that offers help for victims regardless of the nature of the sexual abuse or when it happened. This would include child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, rape, and serious sexual assault (child and adult). The service would provide emotional and practical support as well as criminal justice support (through the provision of Independent Sexual Abuse Advisors (ISVAs), therapeutic support, counselling, and advocacy. The provision should give victims the support they need, be trauma informed, make victims feel safe, and improve feelings of resilience/empowerment. It is anticipated that the contract will be let for a 3 years term with a potential extension of up to 4 years thereafter (2+1+1) , subject to good performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb81129-72a2-4a2d-bc2d-06bf855a8f70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,545,966 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORDSHIRE (LOT 1) AND ESSEX POLICE (LOT 2)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERICC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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