Planning

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service (PIN)

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

04 Feb 2025 at 13:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service" contract. This service aims to support both children and adults in Kent and Medway, regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the police. The industry categories involved include health services, community health services, and counselling services. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for 13th February 2025 at 2.30 PM via an online Teams meeting. The overall value of this contract is estimated at £750,000. The buying organisation encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse business opportunities. The official tender process is expected to take place in the summer of 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and community support sectors. Companies specialising in advisory services, therapy services, or holistic support systems for victims of sexual violence will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The engagement event offers a chance to gain insights into the commissioning intentions and provide valuable feedback to shape the final specifications. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, creating ample room for business growth in a crucial support service area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) & Therapy Service (PIN)

Notice Description

This prior information Notice is to inform the market that the Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to LOT 1 - Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Services (ISVA) Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. LOT 2 - Therapy service for Kent & Medway supporting both children and adults regardless of whether the crime has been reported to the Police. A full tender process is planned to take place summer 2025 and this engagement event is to provide a brief overview of commissioning intentions and timelines. In addition, we will be looking to seek the markets feedback on a series of set questions to help inform the specification. The supplier engagement event will take place on 13th February 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 2.30pm Please ensure you express interest in the PIN so formal invites can be shared, joining instructions will be issued before the event. 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'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a3a1640-abcd-42a5-ae96-34ab9780bfdf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e39d2075-3ede-407a-b14c-4fd1ab8c5369
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312320 - Counselling services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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