Tender

Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care Service

7F COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 11:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

7F Commercial Services is currently in the tender stage for the Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care Service, a procurement under the Social Work and Related Services category. This open procedure is designed for a multi-crime referral, assessment, and victim support service across Norfolk and Suffolk. The tender, titled "Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care Service," is valued between £1,500,000 and £2,500,000, depending on contract extensions. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 19th March 2025 and the contract period starting on 1st October 2025 and ending on 30th September 2028. The project location is the East of England, with services to be delivered to postal code IP5 3QS.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the social services sector, particularly those experienced in multi-crime victim support. Companies that specialise in providing comprehensive care services and have capacities for extensions have the potential to secure a long-term contract, enhancing their portfolio and footprint in the public sector. The procurement process is open, favouring inclusive participation from relevant service providers, with suitability noted for VCSEs. This creates a pathway for both established and emerging firms in social work services to expand their operations and develop further capabilities in victim support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for Norfolk and Suffolk are undertaking a procurement process for the future delivery of the multi-crime referral, assessment and victim support service: Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care (NSVC). Supporting victims is a key part of the Police and Crime Plans in each county. Within the current plans there is a commitment to work in partnership to commission and provide effective services that support victims. The opportunity is for a 3 year contract with two potential extensions of 12 months. The contract being procured is estimated to be between PS1,500,000 and PS2,500,000 depending on whether the contract is to be extended. This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. To register, visit https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk If you are already registered on the Portal, you can login here: https://7force.force.com/login Once logged in, visit the 'Find Opportunities' section and click 'Register Interest'. Follow the steps to view the documents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39ea6809-601f-49aa-90e9-4042184bccd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b936e83d-b51b-49cb-b21d-75d20a570423
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 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
7F COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
Louise Larter
Contact Email
louise.larter@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MARTLESHAM
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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