Tender

Victim Care Service for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 09:20

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Sep 2024 at 04:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The 7 Force Commercial Services, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) for Norfolk and Suffolk, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Victim Care Service that covers both counties. This service will handle multi-crime referrals, assessments, and victim support, a crucial element of each county's Police and Crime Plan. The contract duration is set for three years, starting from 1st October 2025, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The estimated value is between £1,350,000 and £2,250,000. Businesses have until 28th October 2024 to submit their tenders for this opportunity, which falls under the CPV category "Social work and related services" (85300000), specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services (85312300).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, mental health counselling, and victim support services. Organisations with a background in providing comprehensive care and support to crime victims, particularly those registered as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), will find this procurement especially suitable. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, encouraging entries from capable and experienced service providers. Engaging in this contract not only ensures business stability over a three-year period but also contributes to the social welfare of communities in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Victim Care Service for the counties of Norfolk & Suffolk

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 PS1,350,000 and PS2,250,000 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-b5fd17-4819385c-ae50-46c3-b84f-32fa1baa5771
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c7a11b-b29f-4861-821c-45e4e9ee2947
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

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
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
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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